Quote by Allan Massie

Do you know what a soldier is, young man? He's the chap who makes it possible for civilized folk to despise war.

Do you know what a soldier is, young man? He's the chap who

Summary

This quote suggests that soldiers play a crucial role in enabling society to maintain a sense of disdain and abhorrence towards war. By bravely serving in the military, soldiers make sacrifices and endure the hardships, thus shielding the rest of society from the brutal reality of war. They bear the burden of engaging in conflict on behalf of civilized people, allowing them to maintain a certain detachment from the violence and destruction that war entails. This quote implies that soldiers are not celebrated for their involvement in conflict but rather for their unyielding dedication to preserving peace.

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By Allan Massie

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