Toga Quote by Miroslav Krleža
““Teku ljudi po ulicama, miču se lica u povorkama, lica naprahana, blijeda, klaunska, sa zarezima gorućeg karmina oko usana, kratkovidne maske žena u crnini, lica grbavaca, donje čeljusti, voštani dugi prsti sa crnim, modrikastim noktima, sve prilično ružno. Gadna lica, zvjerske njuške, žigosane bludom i porocima, zlobom i brigama, lica smolava i ugrijana, glave mrkvaste, gubice crnačke, zubala tvrda, oštra, mesožderska, a sve je sivo kao fotografski negativ.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Gadna Lica” (Ugly Faces), 1935
The poem depicts grotesque, scarred faces reflecting societal decay and moral corruption.
In simple terms: Faces show moral decay.
Key Takeaway
Recognize societal flaws.
Themes
society
morality
decay
Mood
somber
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban life
- political oppression
- human suffering
Key Concepts
literature
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ugliness symbolize?
- How does society mask corruption?
A Different Perspective
Art may exaggerate reality.
