Absurd Quote by Thomas Bernhard
“Those who live in the country get idiotic in time, without noticing it, for a while they think it's original and good for their health, but life in the country is not original at all, for anyone who wasn't born in and for the country it shows a lack of taste and is only harmful to their health. The people who go walking in the country walk right into their own funeral in the country and at the very least they lead a grotesque existence which leads them first into idiocy, then into an absurd death.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Loser by Thomas Bernhard, 1983
The quote criticizes rural life as stifling and harmful, suggesting it breeds conformity, poor judgment, and ultimately a meaningless existence.
In simple terms: Rural life is portrayed as harmful and unoriginal.
Key Takeaway
Avoid uncritical acceptance of rural isolation.
Themes
conformity
health
existence
culture
death
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban living
- travel
- health decisions
- community engagement
Key Concepts
philosophy
social critique
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value the benefits of rural solitude?
- How can one maintain originality in any environment?
A Different Perspective
Rural life can also offer peace and connection to nature.
