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George Santayana

To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman.

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Liking war is seen as a good thing for a soldier because it shows bravery and readiness to fight. However, for a leader in battle, it can be risky because it might cloud judgment, and for a political leader, it is completely wrong because they should seek peace, not conflict.

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