Na vida de hoje, o mundo só pertence aos estúpidos, aos…
““Na vida de hoje, o mundo só pertence aos estúpidos, aos insensíveis e aos agitados. O direito a viver e a triunfar conquista-se hoje quase pelos mesmos processos por que se conquista o internamento num manicómio: a incapacidade de pensar, a amoralidade e a hiperexcitação.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet argues that the world belongs to the insensitive, irrational, and hyper‑excited, whose survival mirrors that of the institutionalized mentally ill.
In simple terms: The world favors the reckless and unthinking.
Recognize the danger of unchecked impulses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- mental health awareness
- ethical debates
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives societies toward irrationality?
- Can compassion counteract hyper‑excitement?
The view may overlook the capacity for empathy and collective responsibility.