Famous quote by Lawrence Halprin

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I suppose and I hope that the young guys who are out there losing their lives at least feel the same way I did.
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"I suppose and I hope that the young guys who are out there losing their lives at least feel the same way I did. I shouldn't think about this very much because I'm almost weeping when I think about it"

- Lawrence Halprin

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This quote by Lawrence Halprin speaks to the disaster of war as well as the loss of life it brings. Halprin is expressing his hope that the young men that are compromising their lives in war feel the exact same sense of function and also meaning that he did when he remained in the armed force. He is additionally expressing his sadness at the thought of these young men losing their lives, to the factor of practically crying. This quote talks with the psychological toll of war and the deep feeling of loss that comes with it. It additionally talks to the nerve and also devotion of those who serve in the military, and also the feeling of purpose as well as significance they discover in their solution. Halprin's words are a tip of the human expense of war and also the demand to honor those who have actually made the ultimate sacrifice.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lawrence Halprin somewhere between July 1, 1916 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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