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No one escapes from a war. No one. Not even the survivors. You accept things that would appall you at any other time because life has temporarily lost all meaning.
Patrick Ness
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Interpretation

What this quote means

War affects everyone involved, including survivors, altering their perception of life.

This quote reflects the profound impact of war on individuals, emphasizing that the trauma and experiences of conflict touch every life it encounters. Even those who come out alive carry the burdens of what they have witnessed and experienced, leading to a loss of meaning in life that alters their normal standards of acceptance and morality.

Themes

WarSurvivorsTraumaMeaningLife

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about veterans, this quote can highlight the lasting effects of war.

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