Feels Quote by Glen Cook
“Soldiers live. He dies and not you, and you feel guilty, because you're glad he died, and not you. Soldiers live, and wonder why.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Black Company, 1984
A soldier reflects on guilt and relief when another dies, questioning the morality of survival.
In simple terms: Complex feelings about another’s death and personal guilt.
Key Takeaway
Examine why you feel relief at others’ demise.
Themes
war
guilt
survival
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- battlefield decisions
- post‑war adjustment
- military ethics
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
combat trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your relief?
- How can you reconcile survival with empathy?
A Different Perspective
Survival guilt can be psychologically damaging.
