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God Quote by E. Lockhart

“That trip to India, the poverty. No God I can imagine would let that happen. Then I came home and started noticing i on he streets of New York. People sick and starving in one of the richest nations in the world. I just - I can't think that anyone's watching over those people. Which means no one…” quote by E. Lockhart
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““That trip to India, the poverty. No God I can imagine would let that happen. Then I came home and started noticing i on he streets of New York. People sick and starving in one of the richest nations in the world. I just - I can't think that anyone's watching over those people. Which means no one is watching over me, either.””

E. Lockhart

About This Quote

Source Essay: Personal Reflections, 2015

Witnessing poverty abroad reveals neglect at home.

In simple terms: Seeing suffering everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Recognize global and local inequities.

Themes

justice empathy inequality

Mood

thoughtful urgent

Type

reflective activist

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • advocacy
  • policy reform
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do locally to help?
  • How do you reconcile privilege?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes; personal guilt may not translate to action.

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