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4.0
When I began the book, by eyes rolled a bit at the stereotypical American enthusiasm and assurance that the world needs to give us answers.
However, as the book continued, it was interesting to see through the reporter's eyes. The assumptions regarding war, nationalities, gender, and even privilege were visible, and therefore helpful to understand the perspective. This book has helped me better understand the context of WWI and the issues of the time.
"War is a thing of fearful and curious anomalies. It has shown that humane units may comprise a brutal whole; that civilisation is a shirt over a coat of mail. It has shown that hatred and love are kindred emotions, boon companions, friends. It has shown that in every man there are two men, devil and saint; that there are two courages, that of the mind, which is bravest, that of the heart, which is greatest.
It has shown that government by men only is not an appeal to reason, but an appeal to arms; that on women, without a voice to protest, must fall the burden. It is easier to die than to send a son to death.
It has shown that a single hatred may infect a world, but it has shown that mercy too may spread among nations. That love is greater than cannon, greater than hate, greater than vengeance; that it triumphs over wrath, as good triumphs over evil."
However, as the book continued, it was interesting to see through the reporter's eyes. The assumptions regarding war, nationalities, gender, and even privilege were visible, and therefore helpful to understand the perspective. This book has helped me better understand the context of WWI and the issues of the time.
"War is a thing of fearful and curious anomalies. It has shown that humane units may comprise a brutal whole; that civilisation is a shirt over a coat of mail. It has shown that hatred and love are kindred emotions, boon companions, friends. It has shown that in every man there are two men, devil and saint; that there are two courages, that of the mind, which is bravest, that of the heart, which is greatest.
It has shown that government by men only is not an appeal to reason, but an appeal to arms; that on women, without a voice to protest, must fall the burden. It is easier to die than to send a son to death.
It has shown that a single hatred may infect a world, but it has shown that mercy too may spread among nations. That love is greater than cannon, greater than hate, greater than vengeance; that it triumphs over wrath, as good triumphs over evil."
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