“There was no such thing as a private life, all lives were public.” — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
I think the combatant is always burdened with returning and making his way through his past. And that we as citizens have a responsibility… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“Some wars are unavoidable and need well be fought, but this doesn't erase warfare's waste. Sorry, we must say to the mothers whose son's… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“During the few months Troy had been back home, he’d told his friends about us, and so we quickly eased into the conversation as though we’d all known each other for many years. They embarrassed us with great thanks for having served overseas. They recounted combat events Troy had told them, and we realized by the context of their stories… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share
“Was your old man in the war?" "He was in the air force. He built runways." "The fucking air farce. He ever tell you… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
My combat action has commenced... I've pissed my pants, but only a little. — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
Right now in American writing there is no genre as exciting as memoir - the writer can do anything, as long as it works.… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“There was no such thing as a private life, all lives were public.” — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
A story: A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
If while alive you hurt or disappoint people you love, there's no use continuing such behavior when you're dead. — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“Now I often think of the first time I received artillery fire, and the subsequent obliteration of the enemy observation post. I'll never know… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“When you fail, you disgrace yourself and others. When you succeed, be proud and others will be proud for you.” — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
