Toga Quote by Dobrica Ćosić
““Za ubijanje moraju se imati neke ideje. Te krupne, banalne, svim ljudima iste reči. Bez takvih izgovora mi smo i sebi samo obične ubice. Mora se imati ratni cilj, mora se pristati na ratnu obmanu.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Death of the Father”, 1975
War demands ideological justification; ordinary people become killers under false pretenses.
In simple terms: War needs a cause to rationalize killing.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind conflict.
Themes
war
morality
propaganda
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military recruitment
- political speeches
- media narratives
Key Concepts
ideological manipulation
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What justifications do societies use for war?
- How can individuals resist dehumanizing narratives?
A Different Perspective
Blind nationalism can lead to atrocities.
