Battle Quote by Steven Moffat
“Demons run when a good man goes to war Night will fall and drown the sun When a good man goes to war Friendship dies and true love lies Night will fall and the dark will rise When a good man goes to war Demons run, but count the cost The battle's won, but the child is lost”
About This Quote
Source Series: Doctor Who, Episode “The Day of the Doctor”, 2013
War transforms noble intentions into loss, exposing hidden costs and collateral damage.
In simple terms: War harms the innocent and reveals hidden costs.
Key Takeaway
Consider the true price of conflict.
Themes
war
loss
morality
consequences
heroism
Mood
somber
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- political decisions
- military leadership
- personal sacrifice
- societal impact
Key Concepts
Ethics
collateral damage
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the unseen victims of war?
- How can we prevent noble motives from causing harm?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes conflict without addressing systemic causes.
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