Toga Quote by Miroslav Krleža
““O, lijepe moje slatke lutke! Svi smo mi igračke u bazaru civilizacije! Svirači, dame, noćni desperateri, paralitici, svi se mi mičemo u izlogu civilizacije po pravilu. Navinuli su nas, igraju se nama, a onda nas bacaju u smeće!””
About This Quote
Source Play: “The Bazaar of Civilization” (1930) excerpt
Society treats individuals as commodities, reducing humanity to marketable objects.
In simple terms: People are often dehumanized by consumer culture.
Key Takeaway
Resist being reduced to a mere product.
Themes
society
dehumanization
consumerism
alienation
Mood
critical
somber
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- workplace dynamics
- social media
Key Concepts
philosophy
political critique
theatre
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can restore human dignity?
- How do we balance participation and resistance?
A Different Perspective
Critique may overlook personal agency within systems.
