Children Quote by Miroslav Antić
““Tanya, I can not tell you how Leningrad looks today. I used to say that Paris is the most beautiful in the world, and now I am ashamed. every time I come to Russia I'll bring you flowers. And as is our only tryst lost, wasted, gone, I give you my word that I will teach my children to hate war and to be good people. Secondly, apart from vodka, except the tears, I do not know how.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Tanya” by Miroslav Antić, 1970s
The speaker reflects on the devastation of war, contrasting past beauty with present ruin, and vows to raise children against conflict and to be kind.
In simple terms: War ruins beauty; speaker promises peace for future generations.
Key Takeaway
Teach children peace and kindness.
Themes
war
memory
hope
responsibility
Mood
reflective
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
personal
When to use this quote
- family discussions
- educational curricula
- peace activism
- personal vows
Key Concepts
humanity
legacy
anti‑war
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we instill anti‑war values in children?
- What does “bringing flowers” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with harsh realities of post‑war recovery.
