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In war, the first casualty is truth.
"In war, the first casualty is truth."— Aeschylus
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Meaning of this quote
War can damage accurate reporting through propaganda, secrecy, and partial accounts.
Key takeaway:
Check evidence carefully when conflict shapes reporting.
Origin of the quote
Modern wartime maxim incorrectly credited to Aeschylus.
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedQuote Investigator finds no ancient Aeschylus passage for the sentence and documents modern versions. Its exact original coiner remains uncertain.
