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Hmm I remembered something said to the general of Japan incharge of their fleet for the bombing of Pearl Harbour in world war two they commended him calling him a "Brilliant man to be able to plan such an attack on the American navy" his response stayed with me after learning it he replied "A brilliant man would have found a way to avoid a war" think of that next time you call a general or government leader Brilliant for their decision of war
Is war Hell?
Can I suggest Homer's Illiad ... Men have known that hell was an element of war since the ancient times.
Ah, yes, and yet, the Illiad glorifies some barbaric warrior rituals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Besimudo
Yes, because the very element of human truth emerged in battle.
When Hera instructs the Greek Hero Achilles to fight - He rallies the troops with divine hope. This shows how hope can push a dying army from despair and march forward into battle.
I like the scene where Ajax starts killing sheeps as if they were Greeks, it is a very good image of alienation in front of hate. Although I am not sure if that was in the book or in the Odyssey. A classic one, thats for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Besimudo
Classic literature has so much to teach us! It's sad to see that after all those centuries, we still forget the past and refuse to save the future.