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War Primer – Bertholt Brecht 

Those who take the meat from the table
Teach contentment.

Those for whom the contribution is destined
Demand sacrifice.

Those who eat their fill speak to the hungry
Of wonderful times to come.

Those who lead the country into the abyss
Call ruling too difficult
For ordinary men.

When the leaders speak of peace
The common folk know
That war is coming.

When the leaders curse war
The mobilization order is already written.

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