Famous quote by Ernest Hemingway

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They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for ones country. But in modern war, there is nothing swe
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"They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country. But in modern war, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason"

- Ernest Hemingway

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Ernest Hemingway's quote speaks with the disaster of war and the senselessness of death in modern-day warfare. In the past, it was seen as an honorable and worthy thing to die for one's nation. However, in contemporary warfare, there is no magnificence or honor in passing away. Rather, individuals crave no excellent reason, like a pet dog. This quote acts as a reminder of the tragedy of war and the senselessness of death in modern-day warfare. It also functions as a warning to those who are thinking about getting in the military, as it highlights the harsh realities of war and the capacity for death. Eventually, Hemingway's quote functions as a pointer of the disaster of war and the value of peace.

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Ernest Hemingway This quote is written / told by Ernest Hemingway between July 21, 1899 and July 2, 1961. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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