People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them. (John Boyne)

People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them.

John Boyne

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