Ye who, borne about in chariots and sedans know no fatigue but that of idleness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who travel in luxury avoid the physical toil others endure.
- In plain terms
- Rich people travel in cars and only feel tired from doing nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Privilege can insulate people from common hardships and effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What hardships are you shielded from?
- How does comfort affect perception?
Another view
Not all privilege is visible or intentional.
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It chills my blood to hear the blest Supreme Rudely appealed to on each trifling theme.
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