Fight Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“We are sick of war, we don't want to fight, And yet we gorge ourselves upon the dead.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man, 1894
Expresses disgust with war and the consumption of its dead, highlighting societal hypocrisy.
In simple terms: War is despised yet people consume its aftermath.
Key Takeaway
Condemn war’s hypocrisy.
Themes
war
morality
humanity
Mood
somber
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- peace activism
- journalistic reporting
- educational curricula
- public memorials
Key Concepts
ethical criticism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies glorify war while condemning its costs?
- How can we shift cultural narratives about conflict?
A Different Perspective
Some view war as necessary; not all share this view.
