Quote by Boris Pasternak
Everything established, settled, everything to do with home and order and the common ground, has crumbled into dust and has been swept away in the general upheaval and reorganization of the whole of society. The whole human way of life has been destroyed and ruined. All that's left is the bare, shivering human soul, stripped to the last shred, the naked force of the human psyche for which nothing has changed because it was always cold and shivering and reaching out to its nearest neighbor, as cold and lonely as itself.
Summary
This quote portrays a sense of complete disarray and transformation in society. It emphasizes the dismantling of established structures and norms that provide a sense of stability and order. The upheaval has obliterated the familiar way of life, leaving behind the raw and vulnerable essence of humanity. The quote suggests that beneath the facade of societal constructs and relationships, the human soul remains fundamentally cold, isolated, and yearning for connection with others, even in the face of immense change.