Erich Maria Remarque

Quotes by Erich Maria Remarque

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Novelist · German · 1898–1970

German novelist (1898–1970)

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“He’s afraid," Graber said."Yes, naturally. But he’s a good dog.""And a man-eater.""We’re all that.""Why?""We are. And we think, just like that dog, that we are still good. And just like him we are ...”
— Erich Maria Remarque
depression survival world-war-two

“One lost easiest what one held in one’s arms— never what one left.”
— Erich Maria Remarque
heartache loss love

“Actually, what does man live for?” “To think about it. Any other question?” “Yes. Why does he die just when he has done that and has become a bit more sensible?” “Some people die without having bec...”
— Erich Maria Remarque
human-nature life life-irony life-philosophy

“Actually, what does man live for?”“To think about it. Any other question?” “Yes. Why does he die just when he has done that and has become a bit more sensible?” “Some people die without having beco...”
— Erich Maria Remarque
human-nature humans life life-irony

“Suddenly he knew all the things he should have said.”
— Erich Maria Remarque
confusion sudden suddenly