That is why the title that most appeals to you now is the title of comrade, by which the private in the ranks and the lieutenant-general address one another, because each did his duty and asks no more than recognition of that fact.
This quote highlights the camaraderie and mutual respect among soldiers, regardless of rank, based on duty performed.
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