Feeling Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“It is the feeling of injustice that is insupportable to all men.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Signs of the Times, Thomas Carlyle, 1829
Injustice provokes a universal, intolerable feeling among people.
In simple terms: People universally find injustice unbearable.
Key Takeaway
Address injustice promptly.
Themes
justice
human nature
ethics
society
universal feeling
Mood
empathetic
urgent
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- community building
- education programs
Key Concepts
moral outrage
social cohesion
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices trigger your strongest response?
- How can societies reduce systemic unfairness?
A Different Perspective
Some may rationalize minor injustices.
