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Louis-Ferdinand Celine

The poetry of heroism appeals irresistibly to those who don't go to a war, and even more to those whom the war is making enormously wealthy. It's always so.

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People who are not directly involved in fighting tend to admire stories of bravery because they experience war only through idealized tales, not its harsh realities. Additionally, those who profit greatly from war have an even stronger interest in promoting heroic images, as it justifies their gains and keeps public support.

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