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“We think. We are not peasants. We are mechanics. But even the peasants know better than to believe in a war. Everybody hates war. There is a class that control a country that is stupid and down not realise anything and never can. That is why we have this war. Also they make money out of it.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“We think. We are not peasants. We are mechanics. But even the peasants know better than to believe in a war. Everybody hates war. There is a class that control a country that is stupid and down not realise anything and never can. That is why we have this war. Also they make money out of it.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

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

War is driven by a ruling class that benefits financially, while ordinary people despise it and recognize its folly.

In simple terms: War benefits the elite, but the people hate it.

Key Takeaway

Question the motives of those who profit from conflict.

Themes

war politics class economics

Mood

angry critical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • peace protests
  • journalism
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

Power greed propaganda

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who benefits from war and why?
  • How can ordinary people influence war decisions?
A Different Perspective

Even if the elite profit, changing entrenched power structures is extremely difficult.

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