Soldiers Quote by Hilary Mantel
““Thomas More syas that the imperial troops, for their enjoyment, are roasting live babies on spits. Oh, he would! says Thomas Cromwell. Listen, soldiers don't do that. They're too busy carrying away everything they can turn into ready money.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wolf Hall, 2009
The passage sat the brutal exploitation of civilians by soldiers, highlighting moral hypocrisy and greed.
In simple terms: Soldiers exploit and profit while denying cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic cruelty.
Themes
war
exploitation
greed
hypocrisy
morality
Mood
critical
historical
Type
literary
political
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- policy critique
- humanitarian work
- education on war crimes
Key Concepts
political power
human rights
economic exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we hold perpetrators accountable?
- What safeguards prevent such abuses?
A Different Perspective
The quote may oversimplify complex wartime dynamics.
![“It's complementary. It's fairly clear where the boundaries are. When I start telling you the contents of his head, I am making it up. But I try to make it up based on what is on the record. So even my wildest speculations [on Thomas Cromwell] will have a root somewhere.” quote by Hilary Mantel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/04a/hilary-mantel-440_boundaries_it-s-complementary-it-s-fairly-clear-whe_1438633.jpg)
