Quote by Martha Gellhorn on War and Human Indifference

„War happens to people, one by one. That is really all I have to say and it seems to me I have been saying it forever. Unless they are immediate victims, the majority of mankind behaves as if war was an act of God which could not be prevented; or they behave as if war elsewhere was none of their business. It would be a bitter cosmic joke if we destroy ourselves due to atrophy of the imagination.“

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Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author known for her war correspondence.

This quote by Martha Gellhorn reflects human indifference toward war and emphasizes the need for imagination to prevent disasters.


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Martha Gellhorn (1908–1998) was a renowned American war correspondent and writer. She reported from many conflict zones of the 20th century, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Gellhorn was known for her compelling reports and her commitment to social justice and freedom of the press.

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