In wartime a man is called a hero. It doesn't make him any braver, and he runs for his life. But at least it's a hero who is running away. (Jean Giraudoux)

In wartime a man is called a hero. It doesn't make him any braver, and he runs for his life. But at least it's a hero who is running away.

Jean Giraudoux

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