Khaled HosseiniHe scarcely knew who was battling whom, who was winning, who was losing, as though he hoped that by doggedly ignoring the war it would return the favor
About This Quote
This quote is said by the man who is fighting in the war. It shows that he does not know who is winning or losing in the war. However, he does not care. He just wants to be in the war and fight for his country. He just wants to be in the war because he does not want to lose something that he wants.
Source: And The Mountains Echoed
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