we have to live

Aron 2022-03-01 08:01:19

I believe that many people have the same doubts as me. Why did Lucy compromise? Why not let the police bring her rapist to justice? Why give birth to the child who brought her humiliation? Why give up everything you have?

Looking at it, all the problems gradually became clear.

We must live.

To live and choose a way of life means to choose both the light and glory it brings us, and the darkness and shame it brings us. The plot in the movie actually happened around you and me, but in such a special political environment, the shame was magnified several times, so it seemed unacceptable.

A high-ranking official, who enjoys the glory that power gives him in front of others, dare to ask which leader has never done something treachery in order to climb the peak of power? Haven't been duplicitous, nodded and bowed flatteringly? Is this a shame? Is there a moment behind the high-paying white-collar workers and a decent material life when they are controlled by desire? When faced with a conflict between pecuniary interests and social responsibility, which side will win? Even if it is ordinary like you and me, who dares to pat his chest and say that he has never done a thing that makes him ashamed?

Is it something we haven't done? Or are we too forgetful and too lenient with ourselves?

It's just that the shame of most of us is hidden under layers of curtains, and we have never told the world like a baby. So we can justifiably condemn and question those sins exposed to the sun.

In fact, sin, you have me and he has it too.

There is only one reason for many, many sins: to survive, to survive well.

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Disgrace quotes

  • Petrus: You say it is bad what happened. I also say it is bad, but now it is finished.

    Professor David Lurie: It's not finished. It will go on long after I'm dead and you're dead.

  • Professor David Lurie: How humiliating, to invite this.

    Lucy: Yes, I agree.

    Professor David Lurie: Like a dog.

    Lucy: Yes, like a dog.