Rove Monteux > Quotes

“Alcoholism, as a disease that ravages the mind and body, often becomes intertwined with domestic violence, heightening its destructive impact.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“On Social Media, remember, behind every glamorous selfie is a mountain of debt and a therapist's bill.”
― Rove Monteux

“The social cohesion necessary for a thriving, inclusive society is undermined, as racism fosters an "us versus them" mentality, hindering collaboration and collective progress.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Happiness is the ultimate goal of human life.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Does genuine happiness truly lie in the relentless accumulation of material possessions?”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“There is no good or evil in this world, only people trying to survive in the best way they know how, and sometimes, this means doing things that are horrific.”
― Rove Monteux

“Within the vast expanse of a nation's economic landscape, the act of borrowing money from a bank assumes a pivotal role in shaping the destinies of individuals and the collective.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Food is not merely a means of satiating our hunger, but a source of sustenance that fuels our existence.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Ato consumado, fato rarefeito.
Tu és, ó minha, a voar, a arpoar.
Como adentras em meu ser,
como acalmas o meu mar.”
― Rove Monteux

“It is within the hearts and minds of ordinary citizens that the seeds of change take root, birthing a new narrative of governance that transcends the self-serving agendas of politicians and oligarchs.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Fato consumado, ato rarefeito.
Tu és, ó minha, a voar, a arpoar.
Como adentras em meu ser,
como acalmas o meu mar.”
― Rove Monteux

“The pursuit of alcohol becomes a distorted symbol of reward, a numbing agent that temporarily satisfies their longing for a better life.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“The realm of academia is an educational system that prioritises conformity over curiosity, rote memorisation over critical thinking, and passive absorption over active participation.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Fato consumado, ato rarefeito.

Tu és, ó minha, a voar, a arpoar.

Como adentras em meu ser,

como acalmas o meu mar.”
― Rove Monteux

“Need to unify a fragmented empire? Convert the masses! Want to justify a crusade? Call it holy! Need to legitimise a king? Crown him in the name of God!”
― Rove Monteux

“History has shown that even the mightiest of manipulators can be brought to their knees by the power of a united and resolute citizenry.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Let’s be honest: nothing stays pure once humans get involved.”
― Rove Monteux

“In this relentless chase for the next purchase, the true essence of human existence is distorted, as the pursuit of material wealth eclipses the pursuit of meaningful relationships, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of oneself.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“I spend long hours contemplating my existence and the meaning of this isolation. The thoughts are dark and heavy, often leading me down spirals of despair.”
― Rove Monteux, Living in a Bunker: A diary of the life in a bunker

“Prisons, far from providing a path to redemption, often exacerbate the very issues they aim to resolve.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“Fato consumado, ato rarefeito,
Tu és, ó minha, a voar, a arpoar.
Como adentras em meu ser,
como acalmas o meu mar.”
― Rove Monteux

“As the gap between the rich and the poor widens, the marginalised voices of the impoverished become a mere whisper against the clamour of the privileged few.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Society Today

“As we forge forward in the pursuit of progress, let us not forget the shared rights of all beings to inhabit this Earth, tread the paths of compassion and empathy, seeking ways to coexist harmoniously, embracing the notion that every creature, from the mightiest to the humblest, deserves their place under the sun.”
― Rove Monteux, Roadkill Horrors

“Remember “what happened in Iraq”? If you don’t, let’s take a stroll down memory lane. It was a grand display of Western arrogance where the US, the UK, and a gaggle of NATO allies decided to bomb the living daylights out of a sovereign nation under the pretence of non-existent weapons of mass destruction. This wasn’t a liberation; it was a cold-blooded invasion based on a tapestry of lies.”
― Rove Monteux

“In the delicate intersection between untamed habitats and the ever-expanding web of roads, roadkill emerges as a familiar tragedy, a testament to the perils faced by wildlife in their struggle for survival amidst the encroaching human presence.”
― Rove Monteux, Roadkill Horrors

“In the modern music industry, the streaming platforms, in their infinite wisdom, dictate what reaches our ears. The vicious cycle of recommendation engines often confines artists to their established genres, trapping them in an echo chamber of their own sound. God forbid someone ventures into new territory; the algorithms scoff and say, "No, sir, we're sticking to the algorithmically approved beats.”
― Rove Monteux

“Corporate alchemy isn’t just dark magic; it’s a tragic comedy, a satire as I imagine being written by Kafka on a bad day.”
― Rove Monteux, What is Wrong with Corporations Today