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The warrior may fight for gold or for an immediate gain, or for something to take home for the winter to feed the family
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"The warrior may fight for gold or for an immediate gain, or for something to take home for the winter to feed the family. The soldier is part of a more complex society. He's fighting for a group ethic of some sort"

- C. J. Cherryh

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In this quote, author C. J. Cherryh highlights the distinction between a warrior and a soldier. While a warrior may fight for individual gain, such as gold or resources to provide for their household, a soldier belongs to a bigger society and defend a collective purpose. This function could be a shared belief or worth system, a sense of duty to secure their neighborhood, or a larger goal for the improvement of society. The soldier's function is more complicated and goes beyond specific gain, as they are fighting for the greater good of their society. This quote stresses the value of understanding the inspirations and functions of both warriors and soldiers in a society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by C. J. Cherryh somewhere between September 1, 1942 and today. She was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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