Civilization Quote by Paul Murray
““For Guido the past, like a Third World country, was merely another resource to be exploited and abandoned when the time comes; and that is why civilization is built by men like him and the Automator, and not men like Howard, who have never quite worked out which stories are disposable, and which, if any, you're actually supposed to believe.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Automator by Paul Murray, 2021
People exploit narratives for gain, discarding what they deem unnecessary.
In simple terms: Stories are used as tools and discarded.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of discarded stories.
Themes
exploitation
storytelling
ethics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- political discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
narrative control
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- Which narratives do you accept without question?
- How do you decide which stories are essential?
A Different Perspective
Not all stories are disposable; context matters.
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