Erich Maria RemarqueThen we change our possy and lie down again to play cards. We know how to do that: to play cards, to swear, and to fight. Not much for twenty years;--and yet too much for twenty years.
About This Quote
The quote above is spoken by a man who was thought to be a thief. The meaning of the quote is actually quite profound. He understands that he has spent too much time in prison, but is quick to point out that the twenty years he spent in prison were not wasted. He knows how to play cards, swear, and fight. And, he is quick to point out that all of these things are necessary for living life.
Source: All Quiet On The Western Front
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