Bonus Quote by Terry Pratchett
“It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing. If they are on the other side then this is a valuable bonus.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld – "The Last Continent", 1998
Some military thinkers glorify high casualties, treating enemy losses as a bonus.
In simple terms: War can be glorified as a numbers game.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of valuing enemy deaths.
Themes
war
ethics
military strategy
dehumanization
politics
Mood
critical
satirical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military training
- policy analysis
- historical study
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
strategic calculus
human cost
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect soldiers’ morale?
- What alternatives exist to measuring success?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex motivations behind warfare.
