War can only be abolished through war, and in order to get rid of the gun it is necessary to take up the gun.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to eliminate war, one must engage in war and embrace the use of weapons. It implies that violence may be necessary to eradicate violence in the long run. The quotation posits that warfare and the possession of guns must be challenged by employing the same means, using armed force if required. It highlights a potentially conflicting belief that change can only be achieved through a struggle that mirrors the conditions one seeks to change.

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