"I stood up as best I could to their disgusting stupidity and brutality, but I did not, of course, manage to beat them at their own game. It was a fight to the bitter end, one in which I was not defending ideals or beliefs but simply my own self"
- George Grosz
About this Quote
This quote by George Grosz speaks with the powerlessness of the person in the face of oppressive forces. He speaks of standing up to the "revolting stupidity and cruelty" of those in power, but acknowledges that he was unable to beat them at their own game. He was not fighting for any particular suitables or beliefs, but just for his own self-preservation. This quote speaks to the powerlessness of the individual in the face of overbearing forces, and the requirement to fight for one's own survival. It is a reminder that even when faced with overwhelming odds, it is necessary to stand up for oneself and defend what is right. Grosz's words are a suggestion that even in the face of misfortune, it is possible to discover strength and nerve to eliminate for what is right.
This quote is written / told by George Grosz between July 26, 1893 and July 6, 1959. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
