Even the air of this country has a story to tell about warfare. It is possible here to lift a piece of bread from a plate and following it back to its origins, collect a dozen stories concerning war-how it affected the hand that pulled it out of the oven, the hand that kneaded the dough, how war impinged upon the field where wheat was grown. Nadeem Aslam
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This quote speaks to the fact that war can be traced back to everything that happens on this planet. From the beginning of time, people have waged war against one another. It is impossible to escape history or see these wars as an isolated event. No matter where you are in the world, there is a link to the past that you must never forget. War touches everything, so it is best not to forget it at all.

Source: The Wasted Vigil

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