Around the corner Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““The second answer is that we just need more patience – paradise, the capitalists promise, is right around the corner. True, mistakes have been made, such as the Atlantic slave trade and the exploitation of the European working class. But we have learned our lesson, and if we just wait a little longer and allow the pie to grow a little bigger, everybody will receive a fatter slice.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari, 2015
Patience is presented as a false solution to systemic inequality, suggesting that waiting will naturally distribute wealth more evenly.
In simple terms: Waiting will fix inequality, according to the quote.
Key Takeaway
Don't rely on patience alone to solve injustice.
Themes
inequality
economics
patience
social justice
politics
Mood
critical
skeptical
reflective
Type
analytical
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- activist planning
- economic forecasting
- educational curricula
- social media commentary
Key Concepts
Capitalism
wealth distribution
historical exploitation
future optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What structural changes are needed beyond waiting?
- How does patience mask responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The quote overlooks power dynamics that prevent equitable growth without active change.
