Quote by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

The war is dreadful. It is the business of the artist to follow it home to the heart of the individual fighters -- not to talk in armies and nations and numbers -- but to track it home.

The war is dreadful. It is the business of the artist to fol

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This quote emphasizes the responsibility of artists to delve beyond the surface-level realities of war. Rather than focusing on the larger picture of armies, nations, and casualties, the artist's role is to intimately explore the personal experiences and emotions of individual soldiers. By doing so, artists can bring the true impact of war to light, revealing its devastating effects on the human psyche and emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding.

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By D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

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