Quote by Antonia Fraser

I think there's a tremendous split between people who've been through a war and people who haven't.

I think there's a tremendous split between people who've bee

Summary

This quote emphasizes the stark difference between individuals who have experienced the horrors of war and those who have not. War has the power to shape the perspectives, values, and views of those who have lived through it, leading to a distinct divide between their understanding of the world and those who haven't encountered such traumatic events. This division highlights the difficulties in comprehending the profound impact war can have on individuals and the significance of acknowledging this contrast in experiences.

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