I realize that something that was growing inside of me for some time ... has matured: and it is the hate of civilization, the absurd image of people moving like locos to the rhythm of that tremendous noise that seems to me like the hateful antithesis of peace.
In "Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life," the author Jon Lee Anderson explores Guevara's profound feelings about society. He describes how Guevara’s long-brewing disdain for civilization has come to a head, highlighting his discomfort with modern life. This disdain stems from observing individuals moving frantically and mindlessly in a society overwhelmed by noise, which contrasts starkly with his yearning for tranquility and peace.
Guevara perceives the hustle and bustle of civilization as a destructive force, one that dehumanizes individuals and erodes the essence of life. His reflections signify a deep-seated conflict between his revolutionary ideals and the chaotic nature of urban existence, encapsulating his journey towards advocating for change in a world he views as fundamentally flawed.
