Attention Quote by Marianne Williamson
“It's tempting, when confronted by political malfeasance, to become so absorbed with its symptom that we give too little attention to treating its cause.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on political ethics, 2019
Focusing on symptoms of corruption distracts from addressing root causes, weakening effective reform.
In simple terms: Treat causes, not just symptoms.
Target underlying issues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government oversight
- activism
- policy making
- public discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying causes are ignored in current debates?
- How can individuals influence systemic change?
Addressing causes often requires confronting powerful interests and complex structures.