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War is wrong. Conscription is a concomitant of modern war. Thus conscription for so vast an evil as war is wrong.
— Bayard Rustin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "War is wrong. Conscription is a concomitant of modern war. Thus conscription for so vast an evil as war is wrong." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin (/ˈbaɪərd/; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an African-American leader in the movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania where his family was involved in civil rights work. In 1936, he moved to Harlem, New York City and earned a living as a nightclub and stage singer.
About Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin (/ˈbaɪərd/; March 17, 1912 – August 24, 1987) was an African-American leader in the movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania where his family was involved in civil rights work. In 1936, he moved to Harlem, New York City and earned a living as a nightclub and stage singer.
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