Quote by Norman Schwarzkopf

War is a profane thing.

War is a profane thing.

Summary

This quote suggests that war is a deeply immoral and sinful act. It implies that the nature of war goes against commonly accepted principles of decency and respect for human life. By referring to war as profane, it conveys the idea that it is sacrilegious and defiles the values and beliefs that are generally held sacred. Ultimately, this concise statement condemns the brutality and destructive nature of warfare, reinforcing the notion that it is incompatible with notions of righteousness and virtue.

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War

By Norman Schwarzkopf

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