Quote by Roland Barthes

There is only one way left to escape the alienation of present day society: to retreat ahead of it.

There is only one way left to escape the alienation of prese

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to avoid the feeling of being disconnected or isolated in our modern society, the only solution is to distance ourselves from it. By "retreating ahead," it implies avoiding the negative aspects of contemporary life and finding alternative ways of living that align more with personal values and goals. It suggests that true escape from alienation lies in creating our own path and stepping away from the dominant societal framework.

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Alienation

By Roland Barthes

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