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Karl Marlantes is an American author born on December 24, 1944. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical reflections on war.

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“In the military I could exercise the power of being automatically respected because of the medals on my chest, not because I had done anything right at the moment to earn that respect. This is pretty nice. It's also a psychological trap that can stop one's growth and allow one to get away with just plain bad behavior.”

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Book:What It Is Like To Go To War

Source: What It Is Like To Go To War

“I knew many Marines had done brave deeds that no one saw and for which they got no medals at all. I was having a very hard time carrying those medals and didnt have the insight or maturity to know what to do with my combination of guilt and pride.”

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Book:What It Is Like To Go To War

Source: What It Is Like To Go To War

“I mean, if you're proud of what you've done when you've served in the military, well then we call that bragging. And if you are unhappy about what happened, we call that complaining. And so what are you going to do?”

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Author:Karl Marlantes

“War is society's dirty work, usually done by kids cleaning up failures perpetrated by adults.”

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Book:What It Is Like To Go To War

Source: What It Is Like To Go To War

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Born: December 24, 1944
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Quotes: 37

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