Chicago Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“I had seen nothing sacred, and the things that were glorious had no glory and the sacrifices were like the stockyards at Chicago if nothing was done with the meat except to bury it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, 1929
The narrator sees no sanctity in war; glory is hollow and sacrifices are reduced to meaningless waste.
In simple terms: War feels empty and wasteful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the futility of glorifying conflict.
Themes
war
disillusionment
meaninglessness
Mood
cynical
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- journalism
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
war trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does glorifying war affect society?
- What can restore meaning to sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Literature
