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Ernest Hemingway: Who wins wars?
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Ernest Hemingway: Selections on war
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Ernest Hemingway
From A Farewell to Arms (1929)
“What do you think of the war really?” I asked.
“I think it is stupid.”
“Who will win it?”
“Italy.”
“Why?”
“They are a younger nation.”
“Do younger nations always win wars?”
“They are apt to for a time.”
“Then what happens?”
“They become older nations.”
“You said you were not wise.”
“Dear boy, that is not wisdom. That is cynicism.”
“It sounds very wise to me.”
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Reblogged this on nidagulniazi and commented:
Ernest Hemingway’s brilliant response to the utter dehumanizing nature of the war.
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Cynicism is a lack of imagination disguised as wisdom. That said, I love me some Hemingway, even if he was wrong about Italy. Great share!
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