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What does it mean?
Appeals to a soldier to protect the innocent and those within.
In plain terms
Honored soldier, please guard these people from harm.
What can you take from it?
Those with power should protect the vulnerable.

Where it applies

  • conflict zones
  • writing appeals
  • moral dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • advocating for safety
  • writing pleas for protection

Questions to consider

  • What is your duty to others?
  • How do you define honor?

Another view

It assumes the potential aggressor is moved by honor.

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