The most difficult idea to reconcile in war is the notion that anything is going to be solved by killing a stranger, or in risking your life for a cause anchored in some distant political arena.
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I think that if we can't go back, then we should try even harder to go forward. And I do want to go forward, to a place where loving someone because they have a gentle smile and a friendly hello is as easy as it once was.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of progress and maintaining love and kindness despite life's challenges.
In this quote, Walter Dean Myers reflects on the idea that although we may not be able to return to the simplicity and joy of past relationships, we can strive to forge ahead with the same love and appreciation for the small, gentle gestures that define our connections with others. It suggests that moving forward with positivity and love is essential in a world that often complicates our interactions.
Themes
LoveProgressKindnessRelationshipsSmile
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about resilience in relationships.
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