All time Quote by George Pickett
“Well, it is all over now. The battle is lost, and many of us are prisoners, many are dead, many wounded, bleeding and dying. Your Soldier lives and mourns and but for you, my darling, he would rather, a million times rather, be back there with his dead, to sleep for all time in an unknown grave.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863
A lamentation of defeat, emphasizing the heavy cost of war and the longing for peace even in death.
In simple terms: War brings loss and a desire for rest.
Key Takeaway
Remember the human cost of conflict.
Themes
war
loss
grief
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
lamentation
When to use this quote
- veterans
- memorials
- peace negotiations
- historical reflection
Key Concepts
mortality
sacrifice
nostalgia
Questions to Reflect On
- How does remembering war casualties affect our view of current conflicts?
- What can societies do to honor the dead while supporting the living?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize death over living, ignoring recovery possibilities.
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