Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
If there really had been a Mercutio, and if there really were a Paradise, Mercutio might be hanging out with teenage Vietnam draftee casualties now, talking about what it felt like to die for other people's vanity and foolishness.
Summary
This quote reflects upon the tragic and senseless loss of life during times of war. It imagines a scenario where the fictional character Mercutio from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet exists in the real world, engaging in discussions with the casualties of the Vietnam War. The quote raises the idea of the futility of sacrificing one's life for others' selfishness and ignorance, emphasizing the need to question the motives behind such conflicts and the consequences they have on individuals.