Toga Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
““Trebaju nam mnogo veći džepovi,razmišljao sam ležeći u krevetu i brojeći tih sedam minuta potrebnih normalnom čovjeku da utone u san.Trebaju nam divovski džepovi,džepovi dovoljno veliki za našu obitelj i prijatelje,čak i ljude koji nam nisu na popisu,ljude koje nikada nismo upoznali,ali ih ipak želimo zaštiti.Trebaju nam džepovi za gradske općine i za cijele gradove,džep u koji bi stao čitav svemir. Ali znao sam da džepovi ne mogu biti toliko veliki.Na koncu svi ostanu bez sviju.To se ne može izbjeći nikakvim izumom,pa sam se,te noći,osjećao poput kornjače koja na leđima nosi sve ostalo što postoji u svemiru.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2005
The quote reflects on humanity’s endless desire for larger capacity—whether material, emotional, or societal—yet acknowledges limits and inevitable loss.
In simple terms: People want bigger resources but face limits and loss.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits, cherish what you have.
Themes
materialism
human nature
limits
loss
community
Mood
reflective
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal ambition
- urban planning
- social welfare
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
capacity
sustainability
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly matters beyond material expansion?
- How do we balance growth with sustainability?
A Different Perspective
Even with infinite ambition, finite resources cause inevitable scarcity.
