Those Who Have Been in War

[alphaliondog]

Those who have been in war can tell you that nothing in war is fair. I learned that lesson in captivity during the Vietnam War. Those who have truly been in love can tell you that burning desire has no fairness, its only passion is longing.

"All's fair in love and war." Only those who have never been there would say that. And they would mean it.

[twigs1984]

I'm not sure why people assume life is supposed to be "fair" in the first place...

[shinynewmachine]

Originally Posted by alphaliondog

Those who have been in war can tell you that nothing in war is fair. I learned that lesson in captivity during the Vietnam War. Those who have truly been in love can tell you that burning desire has no fairness, its only passion is longing.

"All's fair in love and war." Only those who have never been there would say that. And they would mean it.

I've always thought the phrase is meant to insinuate that love, in some ways, is war.

[shinynewmachine]

Originally Posted by tarni

Only people who think they are entitled in life think it should be fair.

^well said. I'm not a big fan of the entitlement culture.

[lunamor]

*laugh!*
Never thought of it that way, you might have something there, tantric!

[shinynewmachine]

Originally Posted by tantricblissforu

i think the saying was 'life is supposed to be a fair', but someone changed it over time to 'life is supposed to be fair.'

Yep, meaning some are free, some cost a fortune, you only get enough tickets to ride all the ****py rides, activities vary widely, and you inevitably leave with puke on your shoes and cotton candy in your hair. That is life.

You know, the rides that make me puke (or come close) are usually my favorite. Sounds like a good time!

[houstoncougar]

I love amusement parks but. I never eat the food there always take my own in. I love cotton candy but alas I can no longer indulge. hmmm and yes I have been puked on before.

[andy1338]

Originally Posted by alphaliondog

Those who have been in war can tell you that nothing in war is fair. I learned that lesson in captivity during the Vietnam War. Those who have truly been in love can tell you that burning desire has no fairness, its only passion is longing.

"All's fair in love and war." Only those who have never been there would say that. And they would mean it.

I thought it meant a no holds bared kind of thing?