Quote by Edward Abbey

The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting each other - instead of their real enemies back home in the capitals.

The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting

Summary

This quote suggests that the tragedy of modern warfare lies in the fact that soldiers on different sides of a conflict end up fighting each other, while their true enemies, those who have caused or initiated the war, are safely situated in their respective capitals. It conveys the idea that wars often involve young individuals sacrificing their lives for reasons that may not directly address the root causes or the leading figures responsible for the conflict. The quote evokes a sense of sorrow for the loss of young lives caught up in battles that may not truly address the underlying issues at hand.

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By Edward Abbey

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