Disease Quote by Marianne Moore
“The passion for setting people right is in itself an afflictive disease.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Fish" (1921) or general literary aphorism
The urge to correct others can become an obsessive, harmful compulsion.
In simple terms: Correcting others can be a destructive habit.
Practice empathy over correction.
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When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- online debates
- teaching environments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to let go?
- What drives your need to correct?
Not all errors need fixing; sometimes silence is kinder.