One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gerineldo Márquez said.
Colonel Aureliano Buendía
was amused at his alarm.
Naturally, he said. But in any
case, its better than not
knowing why youre fighting.
He looked him in the eyes
and added with a smile:

            Or  fighting,   like    you,    for

something that doesnt have
any meaning for anyone.

            His pride   had prevented

him from making contact