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What does it mean?
Only those who know war fear it truly.
In plain terms
Novices love war while veterans are terrified.
What can you take from it?
Experience reveals the horror of war.

Where it applies

  • anti war arguments
  • military recruitment

Putting it to work

  • share soldier testimonies
  • promote peace education

Questions to consider

  • Does experience always prevent conflict?
  • Why do we glorify war?

Another view

Some experienced people still support war for various reasons.

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