“There were many words that you could not stand to hear and finally only the names of places had dignity. Certain numbers were the same way and certain dates and these with the names of the places were all you could say and have them mean anything. Abstract words such as glory, honor, courage, or hallow were obscene beside the concrete names of villages, the numbers of roads, the names of rivers, the numbers of regiments and the dates.”
Quote by Ernest Hemingway
Book:A Farewell to Arms
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A Farewell to Arms
Ernest Hemingway's poignant narrative follows the story of an American soldier and his love affair amidst the chaos of war. The novel delves into the complexities of human emotions and the stark realities of war, offering a profound and introspective look at the human condition. more
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