Children Quote by Christopher Isherwood
““I must say that I have always felt that, in the deepest sense, we are all brothers. Class distinctions have never meant anything to me; and hatred of tyranny is in my blood. Even as a small child I could never bear injustice of any kind. It offends my sense of the beautiful. It is so stupid and unaesthetic. I remember my feelings when I was first unjustly punished by my nurse. It wasn't the punishment itself which I resented; it was the clumsiness, the lack of imagination behind it. That, I remember, pained me very deeply.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Equality and Injustice, 1935
The writer expresses a deep belief in universal brotherhood, rejecting class divisions and condemning tyranny and injustice as fundamentally ugly.
In simple terms: All people are brothers; injustice is repulsive.
Key Takeaway
Stand against oppression and value equality.
Themes
brotherhood
justice
class
tyranny
Mood
reflective
passionate
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- social activism
- education
- policy making
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
humanism
ethical conviction
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can individuals take against everyday injustice?
- How can we reconcile idealism with real‑world constraints?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may overlook practical complexities of societal change.
