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“The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.”

Plutarch

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People who have little money are often the ones who go to fight in wars, and they end up dying for the benefits and extra comforts of those who are already wealthy.

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Class struggle Exploitation Human cost Inequality Poverty Sacrifice War Wealth disparity
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