Blame Quote by Susan Sontag
“Societies need to have one illness which becomes identified with evil, and attaches blame to its victims.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Illness as Metaphor,” 1978
Societies often label a disease as evil, blaming sufferers and stigmatizing them.
In simple terms: Illness is unfairly blamed.
Challenge stigma.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public health policy
- patient advocacy
- media representation
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stigma affect patient care?
- What can reduce disease‑related blame?
Not all illnesses are socially constructed.