Quote by TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot, Hollo

This is the way the world endsThis is the way the world endsThis is the way the world endsNot with a bang but a whimper.

This is the way the world endsThis is the way the world ends

Summary

This quote, from T.S. Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men," suggests that the end of the world will not be a catastrophic event but rather a quiet and insignificant one. It implies a sense of resignation and hopelessness, portraying a world fading away without a significant impact. This poetic statement emphasizes the idea that the downfall of humanity may not be an explosive or dramatic event, but rather a gradual decline that ultimately ends unnoticed or unconcerned.

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By TS (Thomas Stearns) Eliot, Hollo

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