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Good, then!” Flaherty set off, roaring a tune any Marine…

“Good, then!” Flaherty set off, roaring a tune any Marine drill-corps would have recognized: “We don’t care how far you run—” “WE DON’T CARE HOW FAR YOU RUN!” they bawled back as they trotted four abreast through the place where Jake’s jungle had been. Their feet crunched in the shattered glass…” quote by Stephen King
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““Good, then!” Flaherty set off, roaring a tune any Marine drill-corps would have recognized: “We don’t care how far you run—” “WE DON’T CARE HOW FAR YOU RUN!” they bawled back as they trotted four abreast through the place where Jake’s jungle had been. Their feet crunched in the shattered glass. “We’ll bring you back before we’re done!” “WE’LL BRING YOU BACK BEFORE WE’RE DONE!” “You can run to Cain or Lud—” “YOU CAN RUN TO CAIN OR LUD!” “We’ll eat your balls and drink your blood!” They””

Stephen King

About This Quote

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

A defiant chant shows soldiers’ resolve to protect and retrieve comrades despite danger.

In simple terms: Soldiers promise to rescue no matter the odds.

Key Takeaway

Commit to protecting allies.

Themes

courage loyalty conflict

Mood

determined intense

Type

motivational dramatic

When to use this quote

  • combat rescue
  • team morale
  • enemy intimidation

Key Concepts

military camaraderie psychological warfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How far would you go to save a comrade?
  • What risks are justified in rescue missions?
A Different Perspective

The chant may oversimplify complex rescue realities.

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