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Dhe keshtu, ne mes kokash fisnike romake dhe statujash te…

“Dhe keshtu, ne mes kokash fisnike romake dhe statujash te bardha te grave greke plot hir te perjetshem, ata bridhnin, duke terhequr kembet zvarre e me supe te rena, sic i mbajne njerezit qe nuk kane ac cak e as qellim - nje kontrast trondites, nje pamje mjerane e asaj te cilen gjate mijera vjetesh…” quote by Erich Maria Remarque
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““Dhe keshtu, ne mes kokash fisnike romake dhe statujash te bardha te grave greke plot hir te perjetshem, ata bridhnin, duke terhequr kembet zvarre e me supe te rena, sic i mbajne njerezit qe nuk kane ac cak e as qellim - nje kontrast trondites, nje pamje mjerane e asaj te cilen gjate mijera vjetesh njerezimi mundi ta arrinte dhe nuk mundi ta arrinte: kulmin e veprave te pavdekshme te artit, por jo buke te mjaftueshme per secilin vella te tij.””

Erich Maria Remarque

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage sat that despite humanity’s endless artistic achievements, basic needs like food remain insufficient for everyone.

In simple terms: Great art cannot solve basic hunger.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of art in meeting material needs.

Themes

art humanity inequality survival history

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical critical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • war aftermath
  • poverty relief
  • public policy
  • community support

Key Concepts

existentialism social critique resource scarcity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies balance cultural advancement with basic welfare?
  • What responsibilities do artists have toward material needs?
A Different Perspective

Art alone cannot feed the hungry; systemic change is required.

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