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“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

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Fighting is necessary to protect ourselves from someone who wants to destroy everything. But I don't like the weapons or the fighters for their power or fame. I only care about what they are protecting.

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