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The same people who are murdered slowly in the mechanized slaughterhouses of work are also arguing, singing, drinking, d
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"The same people who are murdered slowly in the mechanized slaughterhouses of work are also arguing, singing, drinking, dancing, making love, holding the streets, picking up weapons and inventing a new poetry"

- Raoul Vaneigem

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This quote by Raoul Vaneigem speaks with the durability of the human spirit in the face of injustice. It is a suggestion that in spite of the dehumanizing impacts of the mechanized slaughterhouses of work, people are still able to discover joy and appeal in life. They are still able to argue, sing, consume, dance, make love, and hold the streets. They are still able to get weapons and create a new poetry. This quote is a pointer that even in the face of injustice, individuals are still able to discover methods to reveal themselves and to fight for their rights. It is a tip that even in the darkest of times, people are still able to discover hope and strength.

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Belgium Flag This quote is written / told by Raoul Vaneigem. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Belgium. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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