Danger Quote by Walter Scott
“Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er, Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking, Dream of battled fields no more. Days of danger, nights of waking.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Soldier’s Rest” from “The Lay of the Last Minstrel”, 1805
After battle, a soldier seeks peace and escape from conflict, yearning for restful sleep.
In simple terms: Soldier seeks peace after war.
Key Takeaway
Value rest and recovery.
Themes
war
peace
rest
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- veteran support
- mental health counseling
- peace advocacy
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true peace feel like after conflict?
- How can societies support returning soldiers?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize war’s aftermath.
