Quote by Ezra Pound

The real trouble with war (modern war) is that it gives no one a chance to kill the right people.

The real trouble with war (modern war) is that it gives no o

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the absurdity and moral ambiguity of modern warfare. In war, there is often no clear distinction between right and wrong, leading to a lack of justice or certainty over who deserves to be targeted. By emphasizing the inability to kill the "right" people, the quote suggests that war tends to cause indiscriminate destruction, leaving innocent lives at risk and blurring the lines between enemy combatants and bystanders. Overall, it underscores the deeply problematic nature of warfare and its failure to achieve true justice.

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By Ezra Pound

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