Oh, Death was never enemy of ours! We laughed at him, we leagued with him, old chum. No soldier's paid to kick against His powers. We laughed, – knowing that better men would come, And greater wars: when each proud fighter brags He wars on Death, for lives; not men, for flags. Wilfred Owen
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This quote is by W.S. Gilbert, best known for the lyrics of "The Mikado" and "Iolanthe." It is a satire of Victorian militarism which was very popular at the time.

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