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The tragedy of modern man is not that he knows less and less about the meaning of his own life, but that it bothers him
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"The tragedy of modern man is not that he knows less and less about the meaning of his own life, but that it bothers him less and less"

- Vaclav Havel

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This quote by Vaclav Havel speaks with the detach between modern-day man and his own life. It suggests that modern man is becoming progressively uninformed of the meaning of his own life, yet he is ending up being less and less worried about it. This is a catastrophe since it suggests that modern guy is losing touch with his own purpose and identity. He is becoming significantly apathetic and indifferent to the importance of comprehending his own life. This quote is a warning that contemporary man should not become complacent and should strive to understand the meaning of his own life. It is a reminder that life is valuable and need to not be taken for approved. It is a call to action for modern-day man to make the effort to assess his life and to make every effort to find meaning in it.

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Czech Republic Flag This quote is written / told by Vaclav Havel somewhere between October 5, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Leader from Czech Republic. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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