"戦争に関する最も衝撃的な事実は、その犠牲者とその道具が個々の人間であるということ、そしてこれらの個々の存在が政治の恐ろしい慣習によって自分たちとは関係のない争いで殺すか殺されるかを強いられているということです。"
— Aldous Huxley
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Simplified Meaning:
War is a terrible event because it involves real people who suffer and die. These people are often forced to fight and kill others or risk being killed themselves. This usually happens not because of their own personal issues, but because of larger political problems decided by leaders. Imagine a young soldier going to battle; he didn’t choose to start a war, but he has to face the deadly consequences. This situation happens because of rules and decisions made by those in power, not by the soldiers themselves. Understanding this helps us see how tragic and unfair war can be for the individuals caught in it.
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