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Abomination Quote by Lidia Yuknavitch

“too—my god, what kind of brutal abomination dismisses the suffering of the majority of the world’s population as worth sustaining a tiny number of pinheaded elites—is proof enough that we don’t deserve a future. I” quote by Lidia Yuknavitch
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““too—my god, what kind of brutal abomination dismisses the suffering of the majority of the world’s population as worth sustaining a tiny number of pinheaded elites—is proof enough that we don’t deserve a future. I””

Lidia Yuknavitch

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Future Ethics, 2023

The quote argues that a society that sacrifices the many for a privileged few is morally bankrupt and unworthy of continuation.

In simple terms: A world that favors elites over the masses is doomed.

Key Takeaway

Reject systems that privilege a few over the many.

Themes

ethics justice elitism future societal collapse

Mood

angry determined critical

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • policy reform
  • community organizing
  • ethical consumption

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social critique power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What structures perpetuate elite dominance?
  • How can collective well‑being be prioritized?
A Different Perspective

The argument may overlook pragmatic constraints in governance.

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