Quotes from book
Storm of Steel

Ernst JüngerOriginal title In Stahlgewittern (German, 1920)
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“When once it is no longer possible to understand how a man gives his life for his country – and the time will come – then all is over with that faith also, and the idea of the Fatherland is dead; and then, perhaps, we shall be envied, as we envy the saints their inward and irresistible strength.”

Ernst Jünger book Storm of Steel

Storm of Steel (1920)

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“In war you learn your lessons, and they stay learned, but the tuition fees are high.”

Ernst Jünger book Storm of Steel

Storm of Steel (1920)

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“This was the home of the great god Pain, and for the first time I looked through a devilish chink into the depths of his realm. And fresh shells came down all the time.”

Ernst Jünger book Storm of Steel

Storm of Steel (1920)

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“Books and bullets have their own destinies”

Ernst Jünger book Storm of Steel

Storm of Steel (1920)
Original: (la) Habent sua fata libelli et balli

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