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Seluruh kedudukan enak diambil orang-orang tua. Mereka…

“Seluruh kedudukan enak diambil orang-orang tua. Mereka hanya pandai korupsi. Rencana-rencanaku kandas di laci-laci. Angkatan tua itu sungguh bobrok! Setiap republiken mestinya republikein sejati. Satu kesalahan bisa membuat dia jadi khianat tanpa maunya sendiri.” quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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““Seluruh kedudukan enak diambil orang-orang tua. Mereka hanya pandai korupsi. Rencana-rencanaku kandas di laci-laci. Angkatan tua itu sungguh bobrok! Setiap republiken mestinya republikein sejati. Satu kesalahan bisa membuat dia jadi khianat tanpa maunya sendiri.””

Pramoedya Ananta Toer

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

Older generations exploit positions, corrupt, and sabotage plans, leading to betrayal and systemic decay.

In simple terms: Elders abuse power and betray.

Key Takeaway

Beware of corrupt authority.

Themes

power corruption betrayal generational conflict

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

political social

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • organizational leadership
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

political decay ethical decay systemic failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can younger generations protect integrity?
  • What reforms prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective

Not all elders are corrupt; context matters.

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