Bandage Quote by Langston Hughes
“That Justice is a blind goddess Is a thing to which we black are wise: Her bandage hides two festering sores That once perhaps were eyes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” by Langston Hughes, 1921
Blind justice is portrayed as corrupt, with hidden wounds that once were eyes, suggesting systemic injustice.
In simple terms: Justice is blind and corrupt.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden flaws in systems.
Themes
justice
corruption
race
systemic bias
Mood
critical
somber
Type
analytical
poetic
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- civil rights activism
- community organizing
Key Concepts
blindness
illusion
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do hidden biases affect fairness?
- What can expose the “festering sores”?
A Different Perspective
Blindness can be a metaphor for willful ignorance, not actual lack of sight.
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