Accustomed Quote by Leonid Andreyev
“I cannot get accustomed to war; my brain refuses to understand and explain a thing that is senseless in its basis. Millions of people gather at one place and, giving their actions order and regularity, kill each other, and it hurts everybody equally, and all are unhappy -- what is it if not madness?”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Red Laugh, 1905
War is portrayed as irrational, senseless mass violence that inflicts equal suffering on all participants.
In simple terms: War is chaotic and hurts everyone.
Key Takeaway
Recognize war’s absurdity and seek peace.
Themes
war
absurdity
human suffering
madness
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
literary
When to use this quote
- military conflict
- political protest
- civil unrest
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
violence
Questions to Reflect On
- Can societies ever rationalize war?
- How does collective order mask individual trauma?
A Different Perspective
War may be justified by ideology, obscuring its inherent chaos.
