Poetry is not only a set of words which are chosen to relate to each other; it is something which goes much further than that to provide a glimpse of our vision of the world.
Tahar Ben JellounRead
Emigration is no longer a solution; it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the harsh realities of emigration, highlighting it as a desperate act rather than a solution.
Tahar Ben Jelloun's quote underscores the grim situation faced by many emigrants today, suggesting that the act of leaving one's homeland is often not a viable solution to problems but a sign of defeat. It speaks to the desperation that drives individuals to risk their lives in search of opportunities, only to find barriers that prevent them from finding refuge or hope in new lands.
Themes
EmigrationDefeatDesperationRiskHope
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about immigration policies, this quote can highlight the urgency and peril faced by emigrants.
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All quotes →I came to poetry through the urgent need to denounce injustice, exploitation, humiliation. I know that's not enough to change the world. But to remain silent would have been a kind of intolerable complicity.
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