Quote by Herbert Hoover

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war.


Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and d

Summary

This quote suggests that while it may be older generations who initiate wars, it is the younger generations who bear the brunt of its consequences. The quote emphasizes the idea that it is the youth who are required to fight and sacrifice their lives in wars, while the older generations pass on the burden of conflict to them. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the lingering effects of war, encompassing grief, hardship, and triumphs, become an inheritance for the youth who survive. Ultimately, the quote highlights the disproportionate impact of war on younger individuals.

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War
By Herbert Hoover
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