Battle Quote by Terry Pratchett
““According to the history books, the decisive battle that ended the Ankh-Morpork Civil War was fought between two handfuls of bone-weary men in a swamp early one misty morning and, although one side claimed victory, ended with a practical score of Humans 0, ravens 1,000, which is the case with most battles.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, Discworld, 1995
War outcomes are often absurd, with victory measured in trivial or symbolic terms rather than true success.
In simple terms: Battles can end in meaningless scores.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the futility of pointless conflicts.
Themes
war
absurdity
humor
Mood
wry
humorous
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- political satire
- gaming strategy
Key Concepts
Satire
military futility
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly matters in a conflict?
- How does satire reveal hidden truths?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on scores can obscure real human costs.
