Sergei LukyanenkoIn a war the most dangerous thing is to understand the enemy. To understand is to forgive.
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In a war, it is often essential to understand the enemy to defeat them. As you understand the enemy, you can sympathize with their humanity and then forgive them for their crimes.
Source: Night Watch
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