--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Like some infernal monster, still…" description: "\"Like some infernal monster, still venomous in death, a war can go on killing people for a long time after it’s all over.\" — Nevil Shute" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0d/nevil-shute-16517_death_like-some-infernal-monster-still-venomou_2664243.jpg" --- # Like some infernal monster, still venomous in death, a war… ![“Like some infernal monster, still venomous in death, a war can go on killing people for a long time after it’s all over.” quote by Nevil Shute](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0d/nevil-shute-16517_death_like-some-infernal-monster-still-venomou_2664243.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0d/nevil-shute-16517_death_like-some-infernal-monster-still-venomou_2664243.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0d/nevil-shute-16517_death_like-some-infernal-monster-still-venomou_2664243.jpg) > “Like some infernal monster, still venomous in death, a war can go on killing people for a long time after it’s all over.” [Nevil Shute](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nevil-shute/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He likens war to a lingering monster that continues killing after its end, emphasizing the lasting devastation of conflict **In simple terms:** War’s aftermath persists, causing ongoing death Key Takeaway Recognize war’s enduring destructive impact Themes war legacy human cost Mood somber grave Type historical philosophical When to use this quote - war aftermath - peacebuilding - historical analysis Key Concepts history psychology conflict studies Questions to Reflect On - How does lingering conflict affect societies? - What can mitigate war’s long‑term harms? 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