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.”
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.
Address root causes, not just symptoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public policy
- healthcare reform
- community activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the hidden problems in your community?
- How can we move beyond quick fixes?
Changing entrenched systems is difficult and slow.