Fear Quote by Stephen Jay Gould
““We pass through this world but once. Few tragedies can be more extensive than the stunting of life, few injustices deeper than the denial of an opportunity to strive or even to hope, by a limit imposed from without, but falsely identified as lying within.””
About This Quote
Life’s brevity makes injustices and missed opportunities especially tragic.
In simple terms: Life is short; injustices hurt deeply.
Key Takeaway
Value opportunities and fairness.
Themes
life
injustice
opportunity
Mood
somber
motivational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- social activism
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ethics
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify hidden injustices?
- What steps can we take to expand opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming systemic barriers is challenging.
