Skip to content

REVEILLE, n. A signal to sleeping soldiers to dream of…

“REVEILLE, n. A signal to sleeping soldiers to dream of battlefields no more, but get up and have their blue noses counted.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
Download Open image
“REVEILLE, n. A signal to sleeping soldiers to dream of battlefields no more, but get up and have their blue noses counted.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Uses dark humor to criticize complacency, urging soldiers to awaken and confront reality instead of dreaming of endless war.

In simple terms: Wake up and face reality.

Key Takeaway

Question complacent attitudes and act.

Themes

military awakening critique humor reality

Mood

cynical provocative

Type

satire philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military training
  • political activism
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

satire social commentary motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “blue noses” symbolize?
  • How can humor inspire action?
A Different Perspective

May be too cynical for some audiences.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Ambrose Bierce

Explore all 1,157 Ambrose Bierce quotes

More Battlefields quotes

Browse all 231 Battlefields quotes