Blood Quote by Wilfred Owen
“Then, when much blood had clogged their chariot-wheels I would go up and wash them from sweet wells, Even with truths that lie too deep for taint. I would have poured my spirit without stint But not through wounds; not on the cess of war.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The War Poems of Wilfred Owen, 1918
The poet wishes to cleanse war’s damage with pure truth, refusing to be tainted by violence.
In simple terms: He wants to heal war’s wounds with truth, not blood.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth and compassion over conflict.
Themes
war
truth
healing
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- post‑war reconstruction
- peace negotiations
- personal healing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
pacifism
redemption
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Can truth alone heal the scars of war?
- What role does compassion play in post‑war recovery?
A Different Perspective
Truth alone may not stop physical suffering.
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