Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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Sometime they'll give a war and nobody will come.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea that sometimes conflicts may occur without participation or support from the people.
Carl Sandburg's quote suggests a profound observation about the nature of war and human engagement. It indicates that while wars can be declared and fought, true participation and interest from individuals are crucial, and there are times when people may choose not to engage in the conflict, highlighting apathy or disillusionment towards such events. This can lead to reflections on the futility of war and the varying degrees of human involvement in societal issues.
Themes
WarApathyConflictHumanityParticipation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the toll of war on society, this quote can highlight the consequences of disconnection from conflict.
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