Quote by Arthur Wellesley

It is not the business of generals to shoot one another.

It is not the business of generals to shoot one another.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the role of generals or military leaders is not to personally engage in combat or engage in direct physical violence against one another. Instead, their primary responsibility lies in strategic planning, decision-making, and leading troops. By highlighting that shooting each other is not their business, the quote underscores the notion that their purpose is to make rational and calculated decisions to achieve military objectives, rather than engaging in personal conflicts.

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By Arthur Wellesley

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