Death smells like homemade apple sauce as it cooks on the stove. It is not the strangling sense of illness. It is not fear. It is freedom.
Rachel CorrieRead
Sometimes I sit down to dinner with people and I realize there is a massive military machine surrounding us, trying to kill the people I'm having dinner with.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the stark contrast between daily life and the underlying violence of conflict.
Rachel Corrie's quote reflects the unsettling realization of how everyday moments, like sharing a meal with loved ones, can exist within a larger context of war and violence. It brings to light the tension between personal experiences and the grim realities faced by others, emphasizing the need for awareness and empathy towards those affected by conflict.
Themes
DinnerMilitaryViolenceAwarenessEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech about the impact of war on civilian life.
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