Admiration is a very short-lived passion, that immediately decays upon growing familiar with its object.
Joseph AddisonRead
Darkness has completely descended onto the landscape and I stood up and stretched my arms above my head and I wondered what it would be like if it were a perfect world. Only god knows. And he is dead.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on despair and existential questioning of an ideal world while pondering the absence of divine guidance.
In this poignant statement by David Wojnarowicz, the speaker confronts a landscape shrouded in darkness, symbolizing despair, chaos, or hopelessness. As they stretch their arms in search of a better world, it prompts a deep reflection on the nature of existence and the unattainable notion of a 'perfect world'. The mention of God being dead suggests a loss of faith or support in navigating life's challenges, leaving the speaker alone in their yearning for meaning amidst darkness.
Themes
DarknessExistentialismIdeal WorldDespairGodMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the challenges of creating a better society.
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