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What does it mean?
A skilled doctor is more valuable than many soldiers.
In plain terms
Healing is more powerful than fighting.
What can you take from it?
Health and care save more lives than force.

Where it applies

  • healthcare policy
  • conflict zones
  • resource allocation

Putting it to work

  • invest in health
  • value care over force

Questions to consider

  • What saves more lives?
  • How do we value skills?

Another view

Sometimes force is necessary for defense.

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