Milky way Quote by Bertolt Brecht
““We're not responsible, he thought. This planet is a temporary affair. It's whizzing with all kinds of other ones, a whole range of planetary stuff, toward a star in the Milky Way. On that kind of a planet we're not responsible, he thought.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mother Courage and Her Children, 1939
He sees humanity as fleeting, feeling no duty to protect a temporary world.
In simple terms: Life feels temporary, so responsibility fades.
Key Takeaway
Recognize lasting responsibilities despite impermanence.
Themes
responsibility
impermanence
ethics
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- space exploration
- environmental policy
- personal decisions
- global stewardship
Key Concepts
existentialism
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities persist beyond our lifespan?
- How does viewing life as temporary affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Even temporary existence can demand care for future generations.
