“The world must be all fucked up when men travel first class and literature goes as freight”
— Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Simplified Meaning:
When we see that rich people can always fly in luxury while creative and important ideas like books are treated like unimportant cargo, it shows that our world values money over knowledge. Imagine a plane where wealthy businessmen enjoy all the comfort in first class, while books that could change lives and inspire people are shoved into the storage area. This is wrong because it reveals that we prioritize wealth rather than learning and culture. For example, think of a school where the football team gets all the funding and the best equipment, while the library is neglected and the books are old and falling apart. It feels unfair because education and literature are very important for the growth of young minds. But still, they are often overlooked in favor of things that bring immediate fame or money. This idea can be applied to our lives by reminding us to value and invest in our own education and in the arts, rather than just chasing after wealth and luxury. Even when society places more importance on material success, we should remember the true value of knowledge and culture and make sure they are not ignored or undervalued.