Quote by LouisFerdinand Celine, Journey t

From up high where I was, you could shout anything you liked at them. I tried. They made me sick, the whole lot of them. I hadn't the nerve to tell them so in the daytime, to their face, but up there it was safe. Help! Help! I shouted, just to see if it would have any effect on them. None whatsoever. Those people were pushing life and night and day in front of them. Life hides everything from people. Their own noise prevents them from hearing anything else. They couldn't care less. The bigger and taller the city, the less they care. Take it from me. I've tried. It's a waste of time.

From up high where I was, you could shout anything you liked

Summary

This quote reflects the frustration and disillusionment of the speaker as they observe the people from a high vantage point. The speaker tries to express their disdain towards society but realizes that their shouts for help go unnoticed. The quote suggests that the individuals in the city are consumed by their own busy lives, oblivious to others and indifferent to the speaker's attempt to capture their attention. The larger and more impersonal the city becomes, the less it seems to care about the concerns or cries of an individual. Ultimately, the quote implies that attempting to connect with others in a bustling urban environment is futile and a waste of time.

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