Ignore Quote by A.S. King
““I mean, I ignore plenty of stuff, like school spirit days and the dirty looks I get from the Detentionheads while I try to slink through the halls unnoticed. But there's something about telling other people what to ignore that just doesn't work for me. Especially things we shouldn't be ignoring. Hear that girl in your class is being abused by her stepfather and had to go to the clinic? Hear she's bringing her mother's pills to school and selling them to pay for it? Ignore. Ignore. Ignore. Mind your own business. Don't make waves. Fly under the radar. It's just one of those things, Vera. I'm sorry, but I don't get it. If we're supposed to ignore everything that's wrong in our lives, then I can't see how we'll ever make things right.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Ignored,” 2021
He critiques the social pressure to ignore serious problems, arguing that indifference prevents justice and personal responsibility.
In simple terms: Ignoring serious issues is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Speak up against injustice.
Themes
social responsibility
justice
indifference
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- school bullying
- family abuse
- drug dealing
- community activism
Key Concepts
moral courage
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored a problem?
- What stops you from intervening?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that speaking up can bring danger.
