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Affliction Quote by Khalil Gibran

“In the mouth of Society are many diseased teeth, decayed to the bones of the jaws. But Society makes no effort to have them extracted and be rid of the affliction. It contents itself with gold fillings.” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“In the mouth of Society are many diseased teeth, decayed to the bones of the jaws. But Society makes no effort to have them extracted and be rid of the affliction. It contents itself with gold fillings.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Prophet, 1923

Society ignores deep problems, opting for superficial fixes that mask decay.

In simple terms: Society treats serious issues with shallow solutions.

Key Takeaway

Address root causes, not just symptoms.

Themes

social critique health inequality superficiality

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • healthcare reform
  • community activism

Key Concepts

systemic decay oral metaphor neglect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the hidden problems in your community?
  • How can we move beyond quick fixes?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched systems is difficult and slow.

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