Quote by George Grosz

Peace was declared, but not all of us were drunk with joy or stricken blind.

Peace was declared, but not all of us were drunk with joy or

Summary

This quote suggests that even though peace was officially announced, not everyone was overwhelmed with joy or completely unaware of the realities that persisted. It implies that some individuals were not easily swayed by apparent victories or blinded to the lingering consequences of war or conflict. It portrays a more nuanced and complex reaction to the declaration of peace, highlighting the varying perspectives and emotions experienced by different people.

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