Burma Quote by Victoria Armour-Hileman
““But if the world measures a refugee according to the worst story, we will always excuse human suffering, saying it is not yet as bad as someone else's.””
About This Quote
Measuring refugees by worst-case narratives minimizes suffering and avoids responsibility.
In simple terms: Seeing only the worst hides real pain.
Acknowledge all suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- media reporting
- public discourse
- NGO advocacy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories shape our views?
- How can we see beyond the worst?
Simplifying can ignore nuance.