Army Quote by Mehmet Murat ildan
““A marching army first crushes the flowers before the enemy; but even before this, it crushes its own conscience! Conscience and killing cannot be together!””
About This Quote
War destroys both external beauty and internal morality; conscience cannot coexist with killing.
In simple terms: War harms nature and conscience.
Key Takeaway
Reject violent conflict.
Themes
war
conscience
morality
Mood
somber
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military training
- political decision making
- personal moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology of violence
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to wage war without moral compromise?
- How can societies preserve conscience in conflict?
A Different Perspective
War may be deemed necessary by some.
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
