"He who has been a soldier carries with him a memory mercilessly imprinted in him, and it will never leave him"
Simplified meaning
When someone has gone through the experience of being a soldier, the memories from that time stay with them forever and can be very hard to forget. Imagine a person who has been in a war, seeing and experiencing things that are very intense and often traumatic. These experiences can leave deep marks on their memory, just like a scar on the skin. For instance, a soldier might remember the sounds of battle or the loss of friends even years after the war has ended. This can affect their feelings and thoughts long after they return to normal life. To manage such memories, it’s important for people to seek help from friends, family, or professionals, allowing them to share and process their experiences.
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