People talk about the horrors of war, but what weapon has man invented that even approaches in cruelty to some of the commoner diseases? Natural death, almost by definition, means something slow, smelly and painful.

Summary

This quote highlights the often overlooked cruelty of diseases compared to the horrors of war. While war is often discussed as a source of immense suffering, the quote prompts us to consider how diseases can sometimes be more cruel. It argues that natural death, which is slow, unpleasant, and painful, can be even more agonizing than death caused by human-made weapons. By drawing attention to the suffering caused by common diseases, the quote challenges us to recognize and address the profound impact of these silent killers.

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