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What does it mean?
I love war because it ends with victory.
In plain terms
War is appealing for its conclusive triumph.
What can you take from it?
Victory can make conflict seem desirable.

Where it applies

  • military recruitment
  • nationalist rhetoric

Putting it to work

  • highlight strategic goals
  • celebrate successes

Questions to consider

  • What are the hidden costs of celebrating war?
  • When does the pursuit of victory become harmful?

Another view

War brings massive suffering; focusing only on victory ignores its costs.

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