British empire Quote by Tim Egan
““British Empire had demonstrated that there was no greater blind spot on its map of benevolence than the conquered land closest to home.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of the World Is Just the Beginning, 2021
Colonial powers often ignored the suffering of nearby peoples while claiming moral superiority.
In simple terms: Empires ignore nearby suffering.
Question moral claims of power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize hidden biases?
- What responsibilities follow power?
Blind spots can be justified by self‑interest.