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Its often been observed that the first casualty of war is the truth. But thats a lie, too, in its way.
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"It's often been observed that the first casualty of war is the truth. But that's a lie, too, in its way. The reality is that, for most wars to begin, the truth has to have been sacrificed a long time in advance"

- L. Neil Smith

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This quote by L. Neil Smith recommends that the reality is often the very first casualty of war, but this is not totally precise. The reality is in fact sacrificed long before war begins. This suggests that war is not a spontaneous occasion, but rather an outcome of a long procedure of lies and deception. It recommends that war is not a natural occurrence, but rather an effect of a series of lies and controls. This quote indicates that war is not an outcome of a single event, however rather a conclusion of a long series of lies and deceptiveness. It likewise suggests that war is not a necessary evil, but rather an outcome of a series of lies and controls. This quote acts as a tip that war is not a natural occurrence, however rather a repercussion of a long procedure of lies and deceptiveness.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by L. Neil Smith somewhere between May 12, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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