Wednesday, July 09, 2008

George Santayana, philosopher

To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman. -George Santayana, philosopher (1863-1952)

I agree with two out of three, but I don't think anyone, even a soldier, should delight in war. I would agree rather that for a soldier to delight in battle is probably a good thing.


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