Quote by Jean Arp
Soon silence will have passed into legend. Man has turned his back on silence. Day after day he invents machines and devices that increase noise and distract humanity from the essence of life, contemplation, meditation. Tooting, howling, screeching, booming, crashing, whistling, grinding, and trilling bolster his ego. His anxiety subsides. His inhuman void spreads on like a gray vegetation.
Summary
This quote highlights the increasing absence of silence in contemporary society. It suggests that humans have become so engrossed in creating noisy machines and distractions that they have forsaken the importance of peace and reflection in life. The multitude of noises that surround them gives them a false sense of pride and temporarily relieves their anxiety. However, this constant exposure to noise also cultivates a sense of emptiness and disconnect, resembling a bleak and lifeless landscape.
Topics
Silence
By Jean Arp
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