Abuse Quote by A.C. Grayling
““It is always a mistake to underestimate how long it takes for mankind to understand the traumas it has suffered, especially the self-inflicted ones.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ethics of Understanding, 2020
Humanity often underestimates the time needed to process collective trauma, especially self‑inflicted.
In simple terms: Understanding trauma takes long, especially self‑caused.
Allow time for societal healing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- mental health programs
- historical education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What traumas remain unaddressed in society?
- How can we accelerate healing?
May downplay rapid progress in some cases.