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The Killer Angels
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"The Killer Angels" Quotes

"The Killer Angels" is a historical novel that provides a gripping account of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.

Quotes

It's like losing a limb, but it's not a limb.

Michael Shaara

loss

There's no dignity in death. And war is full of it.

Michael Shaara

wardignity

The truth is, Charlie, I don't know what's right and what's wrong anymore.

Michael Shaara

morality

I've always been a soldier. I have known no other life. But I want to be a farmer now.

Michael Shaara

change

We're in the hands of the gods now.

Michael Shaara

fate

I am an old man and I have seen three wars. But never the likes of this one.

Michael Shaara

warexperience

It is good that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.

Michael Shaara

war

The truth is, Colonel, I don't know myself anymore.

Michael Shaara

self-reflection

I am tired of the glory. I want to live to see the spring.

Michael Shaara

warweariness

I've got them just where I want them now, George. I've got them just where I want them.

Michael Shaara

strategy