When I was in the war, I was lucky that I was in a plane and never saw the carnage close-up.

Summary

This quote expresses gratefulness for having been spared from witnessing the brutality and devastation of war. The speaker, reflecting on their experience as a pilot, considers themselves fortunate for never having had to witness the "carnage close-up." It suggests an acknowledgment of the emotional and psychological toll that witnessing violence and death can have on an individual, highlighting the relief of not having had to endure such trauma firsthand.

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