If you know even as little history as I do, it is hard not to doubt the efficacy of modern war as a solution to any problem except that of retribution - the "justice” of exchanging one damage for another. (Wendell Berry)

If you know even as little history as I do, it is hard not to doubt the efficacy of modern war as a solution to any problem except that of retribution - the "justice” of exchanging one damage for another.

Wendell Berry

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