Romanticized Quotes

“Coriolanus felt disconnected from their "romantic notions" as he didn't share a romanticized view of the war. Courage in battle was often necessary because of someone else's poor planning. He had no idea if he would take a bullet for Festus and had no interest in finding out. As to the noble ideas of the Capitol, did they really believe that? What he desired had little to do with nobility and everything to do with being in control. Not that he didn't have a strong moral code; certainly he did. but almost everything in war, between its declaration and victory parades, seemed a waste of resources.”
― Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes