Century Quote by Wilfred Owen
“The centuries will burn rich loads With which we groaned, Whose warmth shall lull their dreaming lids, While songs are crooned: But they will not dream of us poor lads, Left in the ground.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Anthem for Doomed Youth” (partial) by Wilfred Owen, 1917
War’s devastation steals youth’s future, leaving the poor in graves while the world continues indifferent.
In simple terms: War kills youth, leaving the poor forgotten.
Key Takeaway
Remember the cost of conflict.
Themes
war
poverty
memory
injustice
Mood
somber
critical
Type
poetic
historical
When to use this quote
- historical remembrance
- peace activism
- education about war
Key Concepts
tragic realism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the poem suggest about society’s neglect?
- How can we honor those forgotten?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s tone may romanticize sacrifice, overlooking complex causes.
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