Again and again Quote by Max Beckmann
![“The world is rather shot to pieces [end of World War II - 1945], but the spectators climb out of their caves and pretend to have again become normal and customary humans who ask each other's pardon instead of eating one another or sucking each other's blood. The entertaining folly of war…” quote by Max Beckmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/238/max-beckmann-14117_again-and-again_the-world-is-rather-shot-to-pieces-end-o_665482.jpg)
“The world is rather shot to pieces [end of World War II - 1945], but the spectators climb out of their caves and pretend to have again become normal and customary humans who ask each other's pardon instead of eating one another or sucking each other's blood. The entertaining folly of war evaporates, distinguished boredom sits down again on the dignified old overstuffed chairs.. .May I report about myself that I have had a truly grotesque time, brim-full with work, Nazi persecutions, bombs, hunger, and again and again work - in spite of everything [a. o. using his bed sheets as canvas for the new paintings].”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Personal reflections during World War II, 1945
The aftermath of war forces people to pretend normalcy while lingering trauma persists, highlighting the absurdity of returning to routine amid devastation.
In simple terms: War leaves deep scars that people hide behind normal behavior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address hidden trauma.
Themes
war
trauma
normalcy
illusion
humanity
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- post‑war society
- mental health support
- historical analysis
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
psychology
social coping
post‑war reconstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies mask collective trauma?
- What roles can art play in processing war experiences?
A Different Perspective
Normal routines can mask unresolved suffering.
