All of us who served in one war or another know very well that all wars are the glory and the agony of the young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soldiers understand that war brings both honor and suffering to young people.
- In plain terms
- War affects young people with both glory and pain.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the human cost of war on youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there glory in war?
- How do we protect youth from conflict?
Another view
It generalizes all wars as having glory, which is subjective.
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