Erich Maria Remarque quotes

Erich Maria Remarque, a renowned German author, was born in 1898. Best known for his masterpiece "All Quiet on the Western Front," a timeless novel that portrays the horrors of World War I, Remarque's legacy is celebrated worldwide. With over 100 million copies sold, his emotionally gripping writing resonates with readers of all generations. Remarque's authentic storytelling captures the essence of war, eliciting empathy and reflection. Beyond his seminal work, he penned several other impactful novels, including "Three Comrades" and "Arch of Triumph." As a recognized literary figure, Remarque's contributions continue to shape the genre of war literature. Immerse yourself in his compelling narratives that reveal the profound consequences of conflict.

No soldier outlives a thousand chances. But every soldier believes in chance and trust his luck.

- Erich Maria Remarque

We want to live at any price; so we cannot burden ourselves with feelings which, though they might be ornamental enough in peace-time, would be out of place here.

- Erich Maria Remarque

I am often on guard over the Russians. In the darkness one sees their forms move like stick storks, like great birds. They come close up to the wire fence and lean their faces against it. Their fingers hook round the mesh.

- Erich Maria Remarque

Any non-commissioned officer is more of an enemy to a recruit, any schoolmaster to a pupil, then they are if they were free.

- Erich Maria Remarque

Anyway the war is over so far as they are concerned. But to wait for dysentery is not much of a life either.

- Erich Maria Remarque

The crowd, still shouting, gives way before us. We plough our way through. Women hold their aprons over their faces and go stumbling away. A roar of fury goes up. A wounded man is being carried off.

- Erich Maria Remarque