War is sweet to those who have no experience of it, but the experienced man trembles exceedingly at heart on its approach.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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