If you feel dirty, insignificant or unloved, then rats are a good role model. They exist without permission, they have no respect for the hierarchy of society, and they have sex 50 times a day.
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Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world I can't even finish my second apple pie.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep frustration with societal issues that overshadow life's simple pleasures.
In this quote, Banksy highlights a sense of despair regarding the state of the world, suggesting that the challenges and problems we face can diminish our ability to enjoy even the simplest joys, like eating dessert. It reflects a sentiment that the weight of global issues can impact our personal happiness and fulfillment, making it difficult to appreciate life's smaller pleasures amidst overwhelming negativity.
Themes
WorldSickFrustrationApplePieSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about social change to illustrate personal despair at societal issues.
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