Quotes With Meaning
One day the killing will be over, either because the oppressed will have their liberation or because there will be so few left to kill. We will be expected to forget any of it ever happened, to acknowledge it if need be but only in harmless, perfunctory ways. Many of us will, if only as a kind of psychological self-defense. So much lives and dies by the grace of endless forgetting.
One day the killing will be over, either because the oppressed will have their liberation or because there will be so few left to kill. We will be expected to forget any of it ever happened, to acknowledge it if need be but only in harmless, perfunctory ways. Many of us will, if only as a kind of psychological self-defense. So much lives and dies by the grace of endless forgetting.
This quote addresses the grim reality of violence and oppression, suggesting that one day, the suffering will end, either through the liberation of the oppressed or the drastic reduction of their numbers. It highlights a societal tendency to forget or minimize the trauma of such events, often as a coping mechanism. The expectation is that, over time, people will be encouraged to overlook the past and only acknowledge it in superficial ways. This reflects a broader commentary on how societies deal with painful histories, often opting for forgetfulness over remembrance. Ultimately, it urges us to confront the uncomfortable truths of our past rather than retreat into oblivion, as true freedom and growth come from understanding and acknowledgment.