Peace Quote by Kurt Vonnegut Jr
“Almost every war ends, properly, with its veterans feeling deceived and pointless and gullible, with their being persuaded that all participants were equally vile.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Slaughterhouse‑Five by Kurt Vonnegut, 1969
War often leaves veterans feeling manipulated and disillusioned, believing all sides are equally corrupt, which erodes meaning and trust.
In simple terms: Veterans feel deceived, seeing all participants as vile.
Recognize the complexity of conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Veteran support groups
- peace advocacy
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies honor veterans while acknowledging moral complexity?
- What narratives help heal post‑war disillusionment?
Simplifying all sides as equally vile can ignore nuanced responsibility.