Quote by Eugenio Montale

I have been judged to be a pessimist but what abyss of ignorance and low egoism is not hidden in one who thinks that Man is the god of himself and that his future can only be triumphant?

I have been judged to be a pessimist but what abyss of ignor

Summary

This quote suggests that the person speaking has been labeled as a pessimist because they do not subscribe to the belief that humans are the ultimate self-determining beings destined for a glorious future. They criticize this perspective as an expression of ignorance and selfishness, as it fails to acknowledge the depths of human limitations and the potential pitfalls that lie ahead. By questioning the notion of human omnipotence, the quote challenges the arrogance and egocentrism of those who hold onto a solely optimistic outlook.

By Eugenio Montale

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