Unpleasant Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““There will no longer be so many pleasant things to look at if responsible people do not do something about the unpleasant ones.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Talk on Social Responsibility, 1995
If responsible people ignore unpleasant issues, pleasant experiences will diminish; action is needed to preserve beauty.
In simple terms: Neglecting problems erodes pleasantness.
Key Takeaway
Act to improve the unpleasant.
Themes
responsibility
beauty
social action
ethics
environment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community projects
- environmental cleanup
- policy advocacy
- urban planning
Key Concepts
civic duty
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What unpleasant issues can you address?
- How does responsibility protect joy?
A Different Perspective
Changing the unpleasant can be costly and complex.
