The first casualty when war comes is truth.

Hiram Johnson
The first casualty when war comes is truth.
The first casualty when war comes is truth.
The first casualty when war comes is truth.
The first casualty when war comes is truth.
About This Quote

Lying is a big part of war and to make things worse, the victor is often the one that tells the most lies. This quote by William Tecumseh Sherman deals with the topic of lying and how it destroys truth in war. The quote can also be interpreted as to not try to hide what you are doing when fighting a battle. If you do something wrong, admit it and move on. Don't hide behind a lie to save face and look like a better person than you really are.

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