Bloodshed Quote by Lu Xun
“True fighters dare face the sorrows of humanity, and look unflinchingly at bloodshed. What sorrow and joy are theirs! But the Creator's common device for ordinary people is to let the passage of time wash away old traces leaving only pale-red bloodstains and a vague pain; and he lets men live on ignobly and amid these, to keep this quasi-human world going.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Madman's Diary, Lu Xun, 1918
The quote reflects on humanity's willingness to confront suffering, while time dulls memory, leaving only faint reminders of past violence and moral decay.
In simple terms: People face suffering, but time erases its details, leaving faint scars.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and act on present suffering before it fades.
Themes
suffering
memory
morality
time
humanity
Mood
somber
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
literary
When to use this quote
- war reporting
- social work
- mental health counseling
- historical research
- activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
historical consciousness
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does forgetting past pain affect current moral responsibility?
- What actions can keep memory of suffering alive?
A Different Perspective
Time can desensitize societies, making ongoing injustice harder to confront.
