John Sherman: “The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier…”

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The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.

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Sherman reflects on the distinction between civilian and military contributions to society.

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John Sherman: “The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.”