Skip to content

Answers Quote by Bob Dylan

“How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind.” quote by Bob Dylan
Download Open image
“How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind.”

Bob Dylan

About This Quote

Source Song: Blowin' in the Wind, 1962

The lyrics ask how many injustices must occur before humanity notices and acts.

In simple terms: How many wrongs before we care?

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address suffering early.

Themes

justice awareness humanity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • education
  • policy reform
  • community support

Key Concepts

civil rights social change empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What injustices are you ignoring?
  • How can you raise awareness?
A Different Perspective

Change often stalls until people feel the pain personally.

3.5 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Bob Dylan

Explore all 1,018 Bob Dylan quotes

More Answers quotes

Browse all 7,843 Answers quotes