Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower

I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.

I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as o

Summary

This quote expresses the sentiment of an individual who has firsthand experience of war and despises it in a profound way. It suggests that the speaker's intense aversion to war is derived from witnessing its harshness, lack of purpose, and irrationality. By highlighting the perspective of a soldier who has lived through the realities of warfare, the quote emphasizes the deep understanding and personal anguish that can arise from being directly involved in conflicts.

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By Dwight D. Eisenhower

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