And there was something else that came through loud and clear. Something I saw in Leonard’s eyes sometimes when he was remembering those times. Whether they openly share their experiences with us, or keep them buried deep inside, these men all have a profound and overriding sense of pride that they accepted the challenge and they did the difficult and dirty job that absolutely had to be done.Craig Siegel
About This Quote
Leonard Cohen, in his song “The Future,” sings of the “future” with an undeniable sense of pride. He says that it is a place where there will be “no more war or poverty or hatred or fear.” It is a place where “our souls are free.”
Source: Righteous Might: One Mans Journey Through War In The Pacific
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