Books Quote by Daniele Varè
![“To many people I have no doubt that it appears merely silly. I once found it expressed in a rather amusing way in a Russian Book called Dal Zoviet , which means the lure of far horizons. The author is Galinischev Kutuzoff [Golenischev-Kutuzov], and he tells of a man in Northern Mongolia who goes…” quote by Daniele Varè](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dcd/daniele-var-42637_books_to-many-people-i-have-no-doubt-that-it-a_1543721.jpg)
““To many people I have no doubt that it appears merely silly. I once found it expressed in a rather amusing way in a Russian Book called Dal Zoviet , which means the lure of far horizons. The author is Galinischev Kutuzoff [Golenischev-Kutuzov], and he tells of a man in Northern Mongolia who goes out of his yurt every morning to breathe the free air of the steppes and enjoy the immensity and the solitude. But one day he feels an uncomfortable sense of oppression, almost as if he could not breathe. He looks about to find the reason. And there, across the undulating grasslands, is a line of telegraph poles. And after the place never the same to him again.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Telegraph Poles”, 1930, Russian literature collection
A man’s freedom feels threatened by the sudden appearance of telegraph poles, symbolizing industrial intrusion into natural solitude.
In simple terms: Modern progress can disrupt personal freedom.
Key Takeaway
Balance progress with personal space.
Themes
industrialization
freedom
solitude
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Urban planning
- environmental activism
- personal retreats
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Symbolism
environmental change
psychological tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile technological advancement with preserving nature?
- What personal boundaries protect your sense of freedom?
A Different Perspective
Progress can also bring connectivity and benefits.
