Asks Quote by Chinua Achebe
“When we hear a house has fallen do we ask if the ceiling fell with it?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe, 1958
When a house collapses, we question if the roof fell too, reflecting on collateral damage in disasters.
In simple terms: Disasters affect more than the obvious.
Key Takeaway
Consider indirect impacts of crises.
Themes
disaster
collateral damage
systems
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
sociological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- emergency response
- social policy
Key Concepts
sociology
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden effects follow a crisis?
- How can we protect secondary victims?
A Different Perspective
Complex causes may be overlooked.
