"As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular."
— Oscar Wilde

January 1, 1970

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Oscar Wilde
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German: "Solange man den Krieg für böse hält, wird er seine Anziehungskraft behalten. Erst wenn man ihn als gewöhnlich begreift, wird er seine Popularität verlieren."

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