The pacifist is as surely a traitor to his country and to humanity as is the most brutal wrongdoer.

Summary

This quote implies that pacifism, or the belief in non-violence, is seen as a betrayal both to one's own country and to humanity as a whole. It suggests that those who refuse to engage in violence, even in defense of their country or in the face of wrongdoing, are on the same level as the most brutal perpetrators of harm. This perspective challenges the idea that peace and non-violence are always virtuous, and asserts that they can be detrimental when confronted with a grave threat or injustice.

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