Quote by Ernie Pyle

War makes strange giant creatures out of us little routine men who inhabit the earth.

War makes strange giant creatures out of us little routine m

Summary

This quote suggests that war has the power to transform ordinary and mundane individuals into monstrous beings capable of great violence and destruction. It implies that the brutality and chaos of war drastically alter the perception and behavior of those involved, turning them into larger-than-life figures consumed by their newfound roles as soldiers and warriors. It highlights the profound and unsettling changes that occur within individuals when confronted with the horrors and demands of war.

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By Ernie Pyle

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