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You feel guilty. You wonder why him and not me, then…

“You feel guilty. You wonder why him and not me, then you're glad it was him and not you, then you feel guilty. Soldiers live. And wonder why.” quote by Glen Cook
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““You feel guilty. You wonder why him and not me, then you're glad it was him and not you, then you feel guilty. Soldiers live. And wonder why.””

Glen Cook

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Explores cyclical guilt among soldiers, reflecting on moral ambiguity of war.

In simple terms: Soldiers feel guilt repeatedly.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and process war trauma.

Themes

war guilt morality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • combat
  • post‑war adjustment

Key Concepts

Psychological burden ethical conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives persistent guilt in combat?
  • How can societies support veteran healing?
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