Quote by Louis-Ferdinand Celine

The poetry of heroism appeals irresistibly to those who don't go to a war, and even more to those whom the war is making enormously wealthy. It's always so.

The poetry of heroism appeals irresistibly to those who don'

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of heroism and the allure it holds is particularly compelling to individuals who are not directly involved in warfare and those who benefit financially from it. It implies that those who do not experience the realities of war may romanticize and elevate the notion of heroism, while those who profit from war may find it even more appealing. The quote also implies that this dynamic is a timeless and recurrent pattern throughout history.

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Poetry

By Louis-Ferdinand Celine

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