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Herman Melville on Memorial Day

1819–1891

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At the height of their madness
The night winds pause,
Recollecting themselves;
But no lull in these wars.

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War (1866)

All wars are boyish, and are fought by boys.

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War (1866)

Youth is the time when hearts are large,
And stirring wars
Appeal to the spirit which appeals in turn
To the blade it draws.

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War (1866)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Herman Melville (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.