Good humour Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
“It's all rot that they put in the war-news about the good humour of the troops, how they are arranging dances almost before they are out of the front-line. We don't act like that because we are in a good humour: we are in a good humour because otherwise we should go to pieces.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: All Quiet on the Western Front, 1929
War propaganda masks soldiers’ true morale, using humor to hide fear and maintain cohesion.
In simple terms: War news hides real feelings with jokes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humor as a coping mask.
Themes
war
propaganda
morale
humor
psychology
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- frontline life
- media consumption
- military leadership
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
coping mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect soldier resilience?
- When does it become denial?
A Different Perspective
Humor can conceal deeper trauma, not resolve it.
