For the first time in my life, I took part in a real battle between men. The dead did not come to life again, the vanquished fled in disorder; every thrust of my lance helped save Carmona. That day, I would have died with a smile on my lips, certain of having contributed to a triumphant future for my city.


p. 73 - All Men are Mortal (1946)

Simone de Beauvoir Quotes

For the first time in my life, I took part in a real battle between men. The dead did not come to life again, the vanquished fled in disorder; every...

For the first time in my life, I took part in a real battle between men. The dead did not come to life again, the vanquished fled in disorder; every...

For the first time in my life, I took part in a real battle between men. The dead did not come to life again, the vanquished fled in disorder; every...

For the first time in my life, I took part in a real battle between men. The dead did not come to life again, the vanquished fled in disorder; every...