The brave men die in war. It takes great luck or judgment not to be killed. Once, at least, the head has to bow and the knee has to bend to danger. The soldiers who march back under the triumphal arches are death's deserters.
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"The brave men die in war. It takes great luck or judgment not to be killed. Once, at least, the head has to bow and the knee has to bend to danger. The soldiers who march back under the triumphal arches are death's deserters." — Jean Giraudoux #deathmortality #warpeace
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The brave men die in war. It takes great luck or judgment not to be killed. Once, at least, the head has to bow and the knee has to bend to danger. The soldiers who march back under the triumphal arches are death's deserters. — Jean Giraudoux
About Jean Giraudoux
Jean Giraudoux was a Dramatist from France (1882–1944).
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Who said "The brave men die in war. It takes great luck or judgment not to be killed. Onc…"?
This quote is attributed to Jean Giraudoux, a Dramatist from France.
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Jean Giraudoux lived from 1882 – 1944.
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