Quote by David Hewson

We spent today sending men to hell. What's more natural than to pass the night dreaming of procreating a few more to take their place?

We spent today sending men to hell. What's more natural than

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of war and human nature. It suggests that even though people may spend their days engaged in destructive and violent acts, it is in the darkest moments, during the night, that their desires to create life and sustain humanity arise. It prompts reflection on the instinct to reproduce and the persistent hope for a better future, even amidst the horrors of war.

By David Hewson

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