How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from the Japanese to English translated subtitles of Seven Samurai.
Quote #10
KAMBEI: Once again, we have survived.
Survival isn't necessarily the goal of war, he's suggesting. Dying a noble death, sacrificing yourself for a larger cause, and/or keeping innocent people safe might be worth sacrificing your life for. It also suggests that if you survive a war, you still have to live with the scars and psychological wounds. That's rarely an appealing prospect.