A god implants in mortal guilt whenever he wants utterly to confound a house.
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In war, truth is the first casualty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In the chaos of war, honesty and integrity often suffer the most.
This quote suggests that during times of conflict, the pursuit of truth often becomes secondary or is completely lost. The chaos and turmoil of war create an environment where lies and propaganda can flourish, causing those who seek genuine facts to face significant challenges in discovering reality amidst the deceptions.
Themes
WarTruthCasualtyConflictDeception
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the consequences of war, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of seeking truth.
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