Quotes
Quotes from The Soccer War by Ryszard Kapuściński
The best-known quotes from The Soccer War by Ryszard Kapuściński — on war, its hidden sources, and the experience of a man who has lived through armed conflict.
Translation note: Unless a published English translator is named, the wording on this page is an editorial translation from Polish and may differ from the authorised English-language edition.
A selection of the best-known quotes from The Soccer War by Ryszard Kapuściński — reportage from the conflicts he witnessed as a correspondent. Quotes on war, its sources and the position of the witness.
See also: summary and analysis · the book’s page
Best-known quotes
“A man who has lived through a great war is different from one who has never lived through any. They are two different species. They will never find a common language, because war truly cannot be described; it cannot be shared.” — The Soccer War
“A war begins long before the first shot is fired.” — The Soccer War