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In opposition to this detachment, he finds an image of man which contains within itself mans dreams, mans illness, mans
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"In opposition to this detachment, he finds an image of man which contains within itself man's dreams, man's illness, man's redemption from the misery of poverty - poverty which can no longer be for him a sign of the acceptance of life"

- Salvatore Quasimodo

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This quote by Salvatore Quasimodo speaks to the concept of detachment from the world and the requirement for a more significant connection. He suggests that in opposition to this detachment, there is an image of guy that contains within everything of man's hopes, dreams, and has a hard time. This image of guy is a representation of the human experience, consisting of the suffering of poverty and the desire for redemption from it. Quasimodo is suggesting that hardship must not be viewed as an acceptance of life, however rather as a sign of battle and a need for redemption. He is promoting for a more significant connection to the world and a more compassionate understanding of the human experience. By acknowledging the suffering of hardship and the requirement for redemption, we can develop a more significant connection to the world and to each other.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Salvatore Quasimodo between August 20, 1901 and 1968. He/she was a famous Author from Italy. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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