Bleak Quote by Neal Shusterman
““finding easy scapegoats for complicated problems had been a human pastime since the first mob of cavemen struck someone down with a rock.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, 2012
Humans historically blame simple scapegoats for complex issues, a habit dating back to early societies.
In simple terms: Blaming easy targets is a long‑standing habit.
Seek deeper causes beyond scapegoats.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- historical analysis
- social critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we prefer simple answers?
- How can we resist scapegoating?
Scapegoating can sometimes simplify problem‑solving.