'Women's' war has its own colors, its own smells, its own lighting, and its own range of feelings. There are no heroes and incredible feats; there are simply people who are busy doing inhumanly human things.
Svetlana AlexievichRead
I live what most people call the good life. I was happy, but deep inside I always felt that, with the short amount of time we are given to live and love in this world, we spend too much time loving things instead of people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of valuing relationships with people over material possessions.
Mother Antonia reflects on the nature of a fulfilling life, suggesting that despite experiencing happiness, there remains a profound realization that people often prioritize loving material things rather than connecting with others. This insight calls for a reevaluation of our values, encouraging deeper connections and relationships that can lead to a more meaningful existence.
Themes
LoveRelationshipsHappinessLifeMaterialism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about prioritizing mental well-being, one might cite this quote.
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