Quote by John Dryden

War, he sung, is toil and trouble; Honor but an empty bubble.

War, he sung, is toil and trouble; Honor but an empty bubble

Summary

This quote suggests that war entails great hardships and difficulties. The speaker implies that the pursuit of honor in the context of war is futile and insignificant. "Honor" is seen as an illusion or a deceptive concept that holds little value in the face of the brutal realities of war. The quote reflects a critical perspective on the destructive nature of warfare and how the pursuit of honor is ultimately empty and meaningless.

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