Cripple Quote by F. Sionil José
““It is more difficult for the poor to be virtuous. -The Cripple””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Cripple”, 1970
Poverty makes moral excellence harder, as survival pressures can compromise virtue.
In simple terms: Being poor makes virtue harder.
Support equitable conditions for moral choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community work
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What systems can reduce these pressures?
- How can societies nurture virtue among the poor?
Structural barriers limit individual virtue.