Betrayed Quote by Emma Goldman
“The burden of all song and praise "unto the Highest" has been that God stands for justice and mercy. Yet injustice among men is ever on the increase; the outrages committed against the masses in this country alone would seem enough to overflow the very heavens. But where are the gods to make an end to all these horrors, these wrongs, this inhumanity to man? No, not the gods, but MAN must rise in his mighty wrath. He, deceived by all the deities, betrayed by their emissaries, he, himself, must undertake to usher in justice upon the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Social Significance of the Individual", 1910
Human justice requires action; divine intervention is insufficient, so people must confront and end oppression.
In simple terms: People must act against injustice, not wait for gods.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for creating justice.
Themes
justice
activism
human agency
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- political advocacy
- education reform
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
systemic oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take against injustice?
- How does personal responsibility shape societal change?
A Different Perspective
Divine reliance can lead to passivity.
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