Quote by Charles Baudelaire

The cannon thunders... limbs fly in all directions... one can hear the groans of victims and the howling of those performing the sacrifice... it's Humanity in search of happiness.

The cannon thunders... limbs fly in all directions... one ca

Summary

This quote illustrates the brutal reality of warfare and the sacrifices made by humanity in its pursuit of happiness. The imagery of the cannon thundering and limbs flying suggests the destruction and violence that occur during conflict. The groans of victims and the howling of those involved portray the pain and suffering experienced in war. Despite the horrors, it suggests that humanity engages in warfare with the hope of attaining happiness, perhaps reflecting the belief that peace and prosperity can emerge from the ashes of war.

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War

By Charles Baudelaire

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