Quote by Tim O'Brien, The Nuclear Age (p.
In the attic, a warhead no doubt burns. Everything is combustible. Faith burns. Trust burns. Everything burns to nothing and even nothing burns. . . . And when there is nothing, there is nothing worth dying for and when there is nothing worth dying for, there is only nothing.
Summary
This quote depicts a bleak and destructive portrayal of existence. It symbolizes how intense emotions and beliefs, such as faith and trust, can be reduced to ashes in the face of adversity. It implies that when everything is destroyed, even the concept of "nothingness" becomes meaningless. The quote highlights the despairing notion that without anything worth sacrificing or fighting for, life loses its purpose and becomes empty. It offers a somber perspective on the fragility of human values and the potential for them to be devoured by destruction.
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