Children Quote by John Brunner
““What hurt him most of all, made him feel like a sick child aware of terrible wrongness and yet incapable of explaining it to anyone who might help, was that in spite of the evidence around them, in spite of what their eyes and ears reported-and sometimes their flesh, from bruises, stab wounds, racking coughs, weeping sores-these people believed their way of life was the best in the world, and were prepared to export it at the point of a gun.””
About This Quote
People cling to destructive ideologies despite clear suffering, believing their way is superior and ready to enforce it violently.
In simple terms: Blind loyalty to harmful beliefs persists even amid evident harm.
Key Takeaway
Question and challenge harmful narratives.
Themes
ideology
violence
human rights
denial
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- propaganda campaigns
- humanitarian crises
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
propaganda
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to defend harmful systems?
- How can empathy break through denial?
A Different Perspective
Such convictions can be deeply entrenched, making change difficult.
