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So war is an extremely sad business, because the majority of people dont want to be in it
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"So war is an extremely sad business, because the majority of people don't want to be in it"

- Gerald Scarfe

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In this quote, Gerald Scarfe highlights the extensive unhappiness associated with war. He recommends that most of people do not desire to be participated in dispute and its atrocities. By referring to war as a "sad business," Scarfe emphasizes the grim reality that war produces. The quote suggests that instead of voluntarily participating in wars, most people are driven into them by external factors beyond their control. Scarfe's poignant observation functions as a reminder of the terrible consequences of war and the fundamental human desire for peace and consistency.

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Gerald Scarfe This quote is written / told by Gerald Scarfe somewhere between June 1, 1936 and today. He was a famous Artist from United Kingdom. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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