Barbarism Quote by Nelson DeMille
“If everyone howled at every injustice, every act of barbarism, every act of unkindness, then we would be taking the first step towards a real humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The General's Daughter, 1992
Universal outrage against injustice could be humanity's first step toward true humanity.
In simple terms: Collective protest fosters humanity.
Key Takeaway
Speak out against wrongdoing.
Themes
justice
humanity
collective action
Mood
urgent
inspirational
Type
ethical
activist
When to use this quote
- protests
- community organizing
- online campaigns
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices compel you to act?
- How can outrage become constructive change?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate the need for sustained effort beyond initial outrage.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
![“[Much] as war attracts me and fascinates my mind with its tremendous situations, I feel more deeply every year . . . what vile and wicked folly and barbarism it all is.” quote by Winston Churchill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e15/winston-churchill-95_barbarism_much-as-war-attracts-me-and-fascinates-m_68452.jpg)
