Crusades Quote by Emma Goldman
“It is significant that whenever the public mind is to be diverted from great social wrong, a crusade is inaugurated against indecency.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Social Significance of the Modern Media,” 1915
Diverting public attention from social wrongs often triggers a crusade against indecency.
In simple terms: Distractions lead to moral crusades.
Key Takeaway
Watch for distraction tactics.
Themes
politics
media
morality
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media analysis
- cultural debates
Key Concepts
public distraction
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How do media shape moral focus?
- When is a crusade justified?
A Different Perspective
Not all moral campaigns are diversionary.
