To have good soldiers, a nation must always be at war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nation needs constant conflict to keep its military effective.
- In plain terms
- Soldiers need war to stay ready.
- What can you take from it?
- War readiness requires active conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does war make nations stronger?
- Is peace safer?
Another view
Peace time training can also maintain readiness.
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