Quote by Eugenio Montale

The new man is born too old to tolerate the new world. The present conditions of life have not yet erased the traces of the past. We run too fast, but we still do not move enough. He looks but he does not contemplate, he sees but he does not think. He runs away from time, which is made of thought, and yet all he can feel is his own time, the present.

The new man is born too old to tolerate the new world. The p

Summary

In this quote, it is suggested that as human society advances and progresses rapidly, individuals are born with pre-existing mindsets and beliefs from the past that impede their ability to adapt and fully comprehend the modern world. Despite technological advancements and a fast-paced lifestyle, people fail to engage in deep contemplation and critical thinking. The focus is on escaping the passage of time rather than reflecting upon it, leading individuals to only connect with their own immediate experiences.

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Twentieth Century

By Eugenio Montale

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