First world war Quote by George Grosz
“What can I say about the First World War, a war in which I served as an infantryman, a war I hated at the start and to which I never warmed as it proceeded?”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: War diary, 1914-1918
Describes deep disillusionment with war, never warming to its purpose despite service.
In simple terms: War felt meaningless and repulsive.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for peace, question conflict.
Themes
war
disillusionment
morality
soldier experience
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military service
- peace activism
- historical education
Key Concepts
ethical conflict
trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal trauma shape anti‑war sentiment?
- What lessons can societies learn from veteran perspectives?
A Different Perspective
War can also foster camaraderie and purpose.
![“He [Lyndon Johnson] hated the war. He hated having anybody put in harm away. But he believed that what we were doing is what we had to do for our commitments with SEATO, for many reasons. And he was carrying forth a policy that he had inherited. And he tried and got us to the peace table in 1968.” quote by Lynda Bird Johnson Robb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13e/lynda-bird-johnson-robb-72591_commitment_he-lyndon-johnson-hated-the-war-he-hated_1474354.jpg)
