It is open to a war resister to judge between the combatants and wish success to the one who has justice on his side. By so judging he is more likely to bring peace between the two than by remaining a mere spectator.

Summary

This quote suggests that a war resister has the right to assess the opposing sides in a conflict and support the one that upholds justice. By taking a stance and wishing success for the just side, the resister increases the chances of promoting peace between the combatants. The quote emphasizes the idea that passive observation does not lead to resolution, but rather active involvement and moral judgment can contribute to the achievement of peace.

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