Quote by Raoul Vaneigem

Never before has a civilization reached such a degree of a contempt for life; never before has a generation, drowned in mortification, felt such a rage to live.

Never before has a civilization reached such a degree of a c

Summary

This quote reflects the paradoxical state of contemporary society, where there exists both a profound disregard for the value of life and a deep yearning for a meaningful existence. It suggests that though humanity's disrespect for life is unparalleled, it is precisely this sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction that drives individuals to passionately search for a purposeful and fulfilling life. The quote highlights the complex and contradictory nature of human experience in the modern world.

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Twentieth Century

By Raoul Vaneigem

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