Quote by George Eliot
It is doubtful whether our soldiers would be maintained if there were not pacific people at home who like to fancy themselves soldiers. War, like other dramatic spectacles, might possibly cease for want of a public.
Summary
This quote suggests that war and military engagement are sustained by the support and fascination of people at home who romanticize the idea of being soldiers. The author argues that if there were no pacifistic individuals who idealize the notion of being in the military, wars may not occur or the need for soldiers may diminish. The quote implies that wars and military actions have a theatrical nature and their continuation depends on public interest and support.
By George Eliot
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