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“It's fashionable to be indifferent to other people's suffering” quote by Cornel West
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“It's fashionable to be indifferent to other people's suffering”

Cornel West

About This Quote

Source Book: Race Matters, 1993

Indifference to others' pain is a fashionable but morally shallow stance.

In simple terms: Being indifferent to suffering is trendy but wrong.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy over apathy.

Themes

ethics empathy social justice

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • media
  • personal interactions
  • community work

Key Concepts

indifference fashion morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is it easy to ignore others' pain?
  • How can we make empathy fashionable?
A Different Perspective

Indifference can be a defense against discomfort.

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