Il soldato e come il monaco, per cui l'ordine si chiama obbedienza.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares a soldier to a monk, stating that obedience is the core order for both.
- In plain terms
- A soldier is like a monk because both must obey orders.
- What can you take from it?
- Obedience is central to military and religious life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is obedience always right?
- What defines a soldier's duty?
Another view
It equates military duty with religious vows without nuance.
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