"A major power can afford a military debacle only when it looks like a political victory."

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“We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.”

“Who sows fear, reaps weapons.”

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“That there is also freedom in captivity, only a prisoner can claim. Coming from a prison guard, this statement would be blasphemy.”

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