Quote by Milan Kundera

The word change, so dear to our Europe, has been given a new meaning: it no longer means a new stage of coherent development (as it was understood by Vico, Hegel or Marx), but a shift from one side to another, from front to back, from the back to the left, from the left to the front (as understood by designers dreaming up the fashion for the next season).

The word change, so dear to our Europe, has been given a new

Summary

This quote highlights a change in the understanding of the concept of "change" itself. In the past, change was viewed as a progression or evolution towards a more coherent and developed stage. However, in the present, particularly in Europe, change has taken on a different meaning. It is now associated with shifting from one side to another, from the front to the back, from left to right, or any other arbitrary direction. This shift in perspective suggests that change is now more superficial and driven by trends, similar to the fashion industry planning for the next season.

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By Milan Kundera

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