Death Quote by Margaret Atwood
““We lived, as usual, by ignoring. Ignoring isn't the same as ignorance, you have to work at it. Nothing changes instantaneously: in a gradually heating bathtub you'd be boiled to death before you knew it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid's Tale, 1985 (quoted in interview)
Ignoring problems is an active choice that can be as harmful as ignorance; gradual threats can be deadly before noticed.
In simple terms: Ignoring is a deliberate act that can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Address issues early before they worsen.
Themes
awareness
danger
passivity
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal health
- environmental issues
- political complacency
- relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you overlooking in your life?
- How can you become more attentive?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue ignorance is unintentional.
