Quote by David Benioff

That is the way we decided to talk, free and easy, two young men discussing a boxing match. That was the only way to talk. You couldn't let too much truth seep into your conversation, you couldn't admit with your mouth what your eyes had seen. If you opened the door even a centimeter, you would smell the rot outside and hear the screams. You did not open the door. You kept your mind on the tasks of the day, the hunt for food and water and something to burn, and you saved the rest for the end of the war.

That is the way we decided to talk, free and easy, two young

Summary

This quote captures the grim reality of war and the necessity for emotional detachment. The speaker reflects on the need to maintain a casual, unaffected conversation with his friend, despite witnessing the horrifying truths of war. By avoiding acknowledging the atrocities and horrors they have experienced, they choose to focus on the mundane tasks of survival rather than confronting the harsh reality outside. This quote reflects the psychological toll of war and the coping mechanisms adopted by individuals in order to distance themselves from the brutality they witness.

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History Inspirational Pessimism Russia Story Jews World War Ii Russian City Of Thieves Jewish Ww2

By David Benioff

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