Book: Absolutist

... And we forget that we almost got killed today, in anticipation of what will kill us tomorrow.

Yes, I have feelings. Strong - perhaps even too strong. If so, I'm a romantic? Maybe.

I remembered the joke about two Englishmen, thrown on a desert island, they lived there for five years and not exchanged a single word, as it was not introduced.

I am amazed by these conversations about heaven, hell and life after death. No one is trying to explain where we are born, it would be heresy. But for some reason know what will happen to them after death. This is just ridiculous.

One syllable of tenderness and once again the world fell into place.

But you were happy?
I got to thinking. In my opinion, this is one of the most difficult issues for any person.

Agree, it's funny that we believe the soldier's death a cause for pride, not the shame of the nation.