Crime Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“War is a crime. Ask the Infantry and ask the dead.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Farewell to Arms, 1929
War is a crime; its true cost is known by soldiers and the dead.
In simple terms: War is criminal, known by those who fight.
Key Takeaway
Oppose war, honor soldiers.
Themes
war
morality
human cost
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
moral
When to use this quote
- Veteran support
- peace activism
- memorials
- education
Key Concepts
Ethics
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does war mean to you?
- How can we remember the fallen?
A Different Perspective
Some view war as necessary for defense.
