It is a hard service they take that help me. Many that are…
““It is a hard service they take that help me. Many that are red-cheeked now will be pale-cheeked; many that have been free to walk the hills and the bogs and the rushes will be sent to walk hard streets in far countries; many a good plan will be broken; many that have gathered money will not stay to spend it; many a child will be born, and there will be no father at its christening to give it a name. They that had red cheeks will have pale cheeks for my sake; and for all that, they will think they are well paid.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
War forces the vulnerable into hardship, breaking plans and families.
In simple terms: War shatters lives and hopes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize war’s human cost.
Themes
war
suffering
social disruption
Mood
somber
poignant
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- refugee crises
- family loss
Key Concepts
human cost
displacement
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do societies have to protect the vulnerable?
- How can we prevent such suffering?
A Different Perspective
War may be justified by some ideologies.