Bad weather Quote by Glenn G. Thater
““Who knows what madness has beguiled those fools. But history teaches us that when a society grows old enough, and secure enough, some of its citezins get bored and learn to hate their country. It’s some sickness of the mind that all too many seem susceptible to. They see evil only in their own, though not in themselves, and grow blind to all evil from without. They go so far as to blame their own people or their own government for the evils of foreign tyrants and the crimes of common brigands, and even for bad weather.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Social Decay, 2012
When societies become comfortable, complacency breeds discontent, leading citizens to blame external forces for internal problems.
In simple terms: Complacency fuels blame of outsiders.
Key Takeaway
Encourage critical self‑reflection.
Themes
politics
societal health
psychology
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- community forums
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
complacency
scapegoating
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms prevent societal complacency?
- How can communities foster internal accountability?
A Different Perspective
Blaming outsiders can oversimplify complex issues.
