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“For though we are perpetually bragging of it as our safety, it is nothing but a poor fringe on the mantle of the upper.” quote by Charles Dickens
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“For though we are perpetually bragging of it as our safety, it is nothing but a poor fringe on the mantle of the upper.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861

Society's sense of security is a fragile veneer that masks deeper inequality.

In simple terms: Safety is a thin illusion.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden social inequities.

Themes

class security illusion

Mood

somber critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban poverty
  • employment insecurity
  • housing instability

Key Concepts

social stratification economic disparity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lies beneath perceived safety?
  • How can we expose hidden inequities?
A Different Perspective

Addressing inequality requires systemic change.

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