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To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman -
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"To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman"

- George Santayana

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George Santayana This quote is written / told by George Santayana between December 16, 1863 and September 26, 1952. She was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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