417 – “The anomaly of war is that the best men get themselves killed while crafty men find their chance to govern in a manner contrary to justice.”

–Émile Chartier under the pseudonym Alain

Quote Number:  75

Source: Chartier, Émile. Alain On Happiness. Frederick Ungar Publishing Company: New York City. 1973.

Source Notes: I was unable to verify this as the source, however, it was listed in a reputable location, so is likely accurate.

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