Quote by Oriana Fallaci

Have you ever thought that war is a madhouse and that everyone in the war is a patient?

Have you ever thought that war is a madhouse and that everyo

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This quote suggests that war, with its chaos, destruction, and loss of lives, is likened to a madhouse. It implies that all those involved in war, regardless of their role or position, are essentially patients, participants in an insane and senseless system. The quote invites reflection on the irrationality and human suffering caused by war, highlighting the idea that war itself is inherently nonsensical and detrimental to the collective mental well-being of society.

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