“You couldn't do anything about it. We all have to kill. We can't help...” – Katczinsky, All Quiet on the Western Front ... Movie Quotes Database

Katczinsky

You couldn't do anything about it. We all have to kill. We can't help it. That's what we are here for... Now don't you lose any more sleep over this business.

Paul

Maybe it was because I was out there with him so long, huh?...After all, war is war.

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