Awe Quote by Anthony Trollope
“The mind of the thinker and the student is driven to admit, though it be awe-struck by apparent injustice, that this inequality is the work of God. Make all men equal to-day, and God has so created them that they shall be all unequal to-morrow.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, 1875
Inequality is often rationalized as divine order, yet it shifts with societal changes.
In simple terms: Inequality blamed on God, yet changes.
Key Takeaway
Question divine justification for inequality.
Themes
inequality
theology
social change
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
sociopolitical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
sociology
theology
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms truly cause inequality?
- How can societies ensure lasting equality?
A Different Perspective
Not all inequality is divinely ordained.
