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“Men marched away, Vimes. And men marched back. How glorious the battles would have been that they never had to fight!” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““Men marched away, Vimes. And men marched back. How glorious the battles would have been that they never had to fight!””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld – Men at Arms, 1993

He satirically notes that avoiding war can be more glorious than fighting, mocking heroic narratives.

In simple terms: Peace can be more heroic than battle.

Key Takeaway

Value peace over unnecessary conflict.

Themes

war peace heroism

Mood

wry thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • diplomacy
  • conflict resolution
  • public policy
  • personal ethics

Key Concepts

satire philosophy politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is avoiding conflict a form of bravery?
  • How do societies glorify war?
A Different Perspective

Romanticizing war may ignore its real costs.

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