Quote by Margot Asquith

From the happy expression on their faces you might have supposed that they welcomed the war. I have met with men who loved stamps, and stones, and snakes, but I could not imagine any man loving war.

From the happy expression on their faces you might have supp

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker finds it strange and difficult to comprehend how anyone could love or find joy in war. The mention of other objects that people may have a fondness for, such as stamps, stones, and snakes, serves to emphasize the peculiar and incomprehensible nature of someone loving such a destructive and violent act. The speaker's observation of the happy expressions on some people's faces during war highlights the contrast between their seemingly positive reaction and the speaker's own disbelief at the idea of loving war.

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By Margot Asquith

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