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Quote by Annie Ernaux

“People judged according to the law, they didn't judge the law.”

Work

In this novel, the author delves into the complex nature of chance and its impact on human lives, weaving together a narrative that examines the unpredictable and often unforeseen events that shape our existence. more

Author

Annie Ernaux

Annie Ernaux, born on September 1, 1940, is a renowned French writer known for her autobiographical novels. Her works delve into the relationship between personal memory and history, as well as the impact of social class on individual destiny. more

“I often ask myself about the moment I'll die It's inevitable, something I can't defy I would die a death the same as the rest, forced to comply Darkness will cover my eyes, until I'm blind Meanwhile, I find myself under the pressures of life Why should I comply with society's compromise? Give up my passions and drives just to survive? They want me to work until I die, and waste away on this dreary glide.”

Philosophy Society Thanatophobia

Author:Blake Sevann

“Almost nothing is more elusive and controversial than the challenge of balancing equality and liberty. Societies claiming to be both free and just should strive for both ideals, but knowing how to balance them is the fly in the ointment. For liberty often threatens equality, just as equality often threatens liberty, and too much inequality from too much liberty may threaten liberty just as much as too much equality without liberty does too.”

Justice Liberty Society Equality

Book:The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai's Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom

Source: The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai's Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom

“Camminare in gruppo era servito a vincere la durezza della montagna, ma la società moderna imponeva di correre in solitaria, non c'era tempo per aiutare i più deboli a spazzare le nevicate di difficoltà che ostruivano i loro sentieri, ognuno per sé. Si era delegato il senso di appartenenza a un nucleo sociale; un'entità astratta come lo Stato avrebbe dovuto sopperire ai rapporti umani che avevano da sempre caratterizzato la vita di paese: il trionfo dell'ipocrisia era il traguardo che si era raggiunto.”

Community Society Modern Life Società Egoismo Ipocrisia Comunità Vita Moderna

Book:La strada nera

Source: La strada nera

“Society needs to see you are a proper lady now. Once Society’s fascination with you has died, then your sister can resume a normal life and find a suitable husband. It worked for the Moore chit after she was jilted and it will work for you.”