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To call war the soil of courage and virtue is like calling debauchery the soil of love.

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Summary

This quote suggests that just as it is incorrect to attribute love to reckless and immoral behavior, it is equally misguided to associate courage and virtue with war. The quote challenges the perception that war is a necessary breeding ground for noble qualities, emphasizing that war often leads to violence, suffering, and the violation of ethical principles. In essence, it highlights the incompatibility of war with the genuine expression of bravery and moral goodness.

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