There are but two types of men who desire war: those who haven’t the slightest intention of fighting it themselves, and those who haven’t the slightest idea what it is. … Any man who has seen the face of death knows better than to seek him out a second time. Seth GrahameSmith
About This Quote

The soldier who has not seen death cannot understand why other men want to fight. The world can be a dangerous place, and it is best to avoid the dangers as much as possible. This quote shows that you must always choose your battles wisely. If you choose the wrong battle, you may end up fighting a losing battle without even realizing it because those around you will encourage you to continue.

Source: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

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