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What I was trying to convey there was the kind of waste land that was left after the war. It was a bit like one always t
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"What I was trying to convey there was the kind of waste land that was left after the war. It was a bit like one always thinks of war, you know, stark scenery and no birds, no trees, no leaves, nothing living. And just emptiness"

- George Martin

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George Martin's quote is a vivid description of the after-effects of war. He paints an image of a desolate landscape, lacking life. There are no birds, no trees, no leaves, absolutely nothing living. The vacuum is a plain suggestion of the damage that war brings. It is a tip of the human cost of war, and the destruction of the environment. The quote communicates the idea that war is not just devastating to individuals, however likewise to the environment. It is a tip of the significance of peace and the need to protect the environment from the devastations of war. War is a disaster that must be avoided at all expenses.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by George Martin somewhere between January 3, 1926 and today. He/she was a famous Producer from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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