Blood Quote by Seth Grahame-Smith
“My men have suffered greatly (from boredom), much blood has been shed (by mosquitoes), and I have swung my ax mightily (chopping firewood). Surely we have earned our place in the annals of history—for never has there been so little war in a war.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost City of D,, 2012
A humorous lament about the absurdities of war and boredom, using exaggerated imagery.
In simple terms: War can be absurd and boring.
Find humor in hardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military life
- creative writing
- storytelling
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire change perception of conflict?
- When is humor inappropriate?
Humor may downplay serious suffering.