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“When Yeats said the center cannot hold, he was talking for himself, but it was true for the rest of us as well.” quote by Jean-Luc Godard
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“When Yeats said the center cannot hold, he was talking for himself, but it was true for the rest of us as well.”

Jean-Luc Godard

About This Quote

Source Film: Breathless, 1960

The quote reflects personal turmoil mirroring societal instability, suggesting shared vulnerability.

In simple terms: Personal chaos mirrors societal chaos.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared fragility.

Themes

identity instability connection

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • social upheaval
  • mental health
  • relationships
  • community

Key Concepts

existentialism social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal turmoil affect societal perception?
  • Can shared vulnerability foster solidarity?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook individual agency in change.

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