Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

I do not say that children at war do not die like men, if they have to die. To their everlasting honor and our everlasting shame they do die like men, thus making possible the manly jubilation of patriotic holidays. But they are murdered children all the same.

I do not say that children at war do not die like men, if th

Summary

This quote highlights the contradictory nature of war and its impact on children. It acknowledges that children, when caught in war, may exhibit courage and strength akin to men, eliciting praise and celebration. However, the quote also emphasizes that these children ultimately suffer an unjust fate - their lives are cut short and they are essentially victims of murder. It challenges the glorification of war, conveying a sense of shame for the loss of innocent lives in the pursuit of patriotic ideals.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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