Toga Quote by Gilles Leroy
““Plemeniti osjećaji. Cijeloga sam života podučavala o plemenitim osjećajima. A moji klinci međusobno se ubijaju, pucaju jedan na drugog kao na glinene golubove što eksplodiraju u letu. Kao da su svi nitko i ništa, i njihovi bližnji i oni sami, kao da su samo tlapnje, alegorijski hologrami ljubomore, gramzivosti, osvete, mržnje. Kao da doista nisu tijela, voljena tijela i tijela sposobna voljeti.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Les Derniers Jours de l'Humanité by Gilles Leroy, 2008
The quote reflects on the loss of noble feelings, describing a world where people kill each other like fragile, exploding doves, reduced to mere holograms of jealousy, greed, revenge, and hate, lacking true bodies capable of love.
In simple terms: Noble feelings are lost; people become hollow, driven by hate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and nurture noble emotions.
Themes
humanity
violence
existentialism
morality
alienation
Mood
somber
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
lament
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- war
- social breakdown
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
nihilism
emotional decay
philosophical despair
Questions to Reflect On
- What can restore noble feelings in society?
- How do we see love in a world of hate?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overgeneralize human behavior, ignoring moments of genuine compassion.
