It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor. Outrageous, the crimes some human beings must endure. It's a blessing to wash your face in the summer solstice rain. It's outrageous a man like me stand here and complain. But I'm tired.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Privilege blinds people to suffering, even as they enjoy simple blessings.
- In plain terms
- We complain while ignoring the struggles of others.
- What can you take from it?
- Compare your struggles to real suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you ignore someone's pain?
- What blessing do you take for granted?
Another view
It assumes all complaints are trivial compared to the poor.
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