Quote by Malcolm Muggeridge

The most terrible thing about materialism, even more terrible than its proneness to violence, is its boredom, from which sex, alcohol, drugs, all devices for putting out the accusing light of reason and suppressing the unrealizable aspirations of love, offer a prospect of deliverance.

The most terrible thing about materialism, even more terribl

Summary

This quote highlights the damaging effects of materialism. It suggests that the worst aspect of materialism is not its tendency towards violence, but rather the deep sense of boredom that it generates. Materialistic pursuits such as sex, alcohol, and drugs are viewed as methods to escape this monotony, as they provide a temporary relief from the "accusing light of reason" and the unattainable longings of love. Ultimately, the quote implies that materialism can lead people to seek shallow and artificial means of fulfillment instead of pursuing genuine and meaningful experiences.

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Boredom

By Malcolm Muggeridge

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