Toga Quote by Miroslav Krleža
““Prolaze ljudi i nose u svojim mračnim crijevima skuhane kokošje glave žalosne ptičje oči kravlje butove konjska stegna a sinoć još su te životinje veselo mahale repom i kokoši kvocale su u predvečerje svoje smrti u kokošinjcima a sada se sve svršilo u ljudskim crijevima i to se micanje i žderanje u jednu riječ zove život po zapadnim evropskim gradovima u sutonu jedne stare civilizacije.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Banquet, 1929
A grotesque catalog of consumption and decay, linking animal parts to human life, reflecting on civilization's brutality.
In simple terms: Human life is compared to animal consumption, showing civilization’s cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the dehumanizing effects of industrial society.
Themes
civilization
decay
consumption
animality
morality
Mood
dark
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- urban life
- industrialization
- environmental crisis
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
existentialism
satire
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dehumanization manifest in modern societies?
- What moral responsibilities arise from recognizing shared animality?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure specific historical context.
