Appreciation Quote by Cesare Pavese
“War makes men barbarous because, to take part in it, one must harden oneself against all regret, all appreciation of delicacy and sensitive values. One must live as if those values did not exist, and when the war is over one has lost the resilience to return to those values.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon and Sixpence, 1933
War forces people to suppress sensitivity, making it hard to read to delicate values after conflict.
In simple terms: War hardens people, eroding sensitivity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilience to restore values post‑war.
Themes
war
humanity
psychology
values
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- veteran support
- peacebuilding
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Desensitization
resilience
post‑war reintegration
Questions to Reflect On
- What helps restore sensitivity after trauma?
- Can societies heal without confronting war’s impact?
A Different Perspective
Some argue individuals can retain values despite war.
