Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this ser…

Carl von Clausewitz
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Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz (2008). On War, p.138, Princeton University Press
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Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals. ✨ Carl von Clausewitz (2008). On War, p.138, Princeton University Press

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