Committed Quote by Nadine Gordimer
“The gap between the committed and the indifferent is a Sahara whose faint trails, followed by the mind's eye only, fade out in sand.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: July's People by Nadine Gordimer, 1981
The distance between those who act and those who are indifferent is vast, and without active attention, the indifferent fade away.
In simple terms: Indifference creates a wide gap that erodes without effort.
Key Takeaway
Bridge the gap by staying engaged.
Themes
commitment
indifference
gap
attention
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community activism
- team projects
- personal relationships
- political movements
Key Concepts
social responsibility
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps keep you from becoming indifferent?
- How can you inspire commitment in others?
A Different Perspective
Indifference can be hard to overcome when motivation is low.
