Generals, on the average, are far less bellicose than journalists or patriotic housewives: They know the horrors of a war and they dislike any break in the routine

Erik Von KuehneltLeddihn
Generals, on the average, are far less bellicose than journalists...
Generals, on the average, are far less bellicose than journalists...
Generals, on the average, are far less bellicose than journalists...
Generals, on the average, are far less bellicose than journalists...
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General Douglas MacArthur was one of the most notable military men in history. He was known across the world for his bravery on the battlefield, his quick thinking, and his leadership of the Allied forces during World War II. He once said that “generals on the average are far less bellicose than journalists or patriotic housewives who have not yet seen a war.” This quote suggests that great generals have an understanding of war and fear it. They know its horrors, but they also know what will happen if they do not fight it.

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