Quote by John Berger

Today the discredit of words is very great. Most of the time the media transmit lies. In the face of an intolerable world, words appear to change very little. State power has become congenitally deaf, which is why --but the editorialists forget it --terrorists are reduced to bombs and hijacking.

Today the discredit of words is very great. Most of the time

Summary

This quote suggests that words hold little value in today's society due to a lack of credibility in the media. The speaker believes that words have limited power to bring about change in an increasingly unbearable world. The quote criticizes authorities for being unresponsive and ignorant, leading individuals to resort to extreme measures like terrorism. However, this aspect is often overlooked by those who only focus on condemning the terrorists' actions. Overall, the quote highlights a disillusionment with the effectiveness of communication and the desperate actions people take when they feel unheard.

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By John Berger

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