Blind Quote by Mike Daisey
“It's common to think things will never happen where you are-never in Cambridge, never in New York, never in Seattle-that sort of thing, whatever it is, never happens here, not in our community. Then it happens, right in front of you, and you realize you were blind to it, that you forgot that intolerance and zealotry and viciousness are human currency everywhere, and it takes your breath away.”
About This Quote
People often think negative events happen elsewhere, but they occur locally, revealing widespread intolerance and cruelty that can shock us when we finally notice.
In simple terms: Negativity exists everywhere, not just far away.
Key Takeaway
Stay aware of local intolerance.
Themes
awareness
intolerance
social justice
community
human nature
Mood
urgent
reflective
somber
Type
Blind:1
Breaths:0
Cambridge:0
Common:0
Community:1
Currency:0
Fronts:0
Happens:0
Humans:0
Intolerance:1
New york:0
Our community:1
Realizing:0
Seattle:0
Thinking:0
Where you are:0
Zealotry:1
Community Happens:0
Forgot Intolerance:0
Blind Forgot:0
When to use this quote
- neighborhood meetings
- community organizing
- media consumption
- education programs
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
ethical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases blind you to local issues?
- How can you confront intolerance in your community?
A Different Perspective
Denial can prevent action.
