Chosen Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
“I have nothing but contempt for you idiotic chosen ones who have the heart to rejoice when there are the damned in Hell and the poor on earth; as for me, I am on the side of men and I will not leave it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: No Exit, Jean‑Paul Sartre, 1944
The speaker rejects those who celebrate suffering and aligns with humanity, refusing to abandon solidarity with the oppressed.
In simple terms: Reject celebrating others' pain; stand with the oppressed.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion over cruelty.
Themes
solidarity
justice
humanity
Mood
defiant
passionate
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social work
- community organizing
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
existentialism
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you act when others glorify suffering?
- What does solidarity mean in your daily life?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook individual agency and the complexity of moral choices.
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