The only lesson to extract from any civil war is that it’s pointless and futile and ugly, and that there is nothing glamorous or heroic about it. There are heroes, but the causes are never heroic.
Meaning of the quote
Civil wars are terrible, messy, and serve no good purpose. While some people may seem heroic, the reasons behind a civil war are never truly heroic. Civil wars bring only pain and suffering, with no real winners.
About Anthony Minghella
Anthony Minghella was a renowned British filmmaker known for directing acclaimed movies like The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Cold Mountain. He won the Academy Award for Best Director and received multiple other nominations for his exceptional work in the film industry.
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