T.h. WhiteIn war, our elders may give the orders...but it is the young who have to fight.
About This Quote
This quote comes from a poem written by the Chinese poet, Qu Yuan. It is an ancient Chinese proverb that speaks to the responsibility of being a young adult. War is hard work, so being able to fight for your country is more than just something you are expected to do, it’s something you can be proud of doing.
Source: The Once And Future King
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