Time is our element, not a mistaken invader.
John UpdikeRead
Disgust with injustice may sharpen the desire for justice. Readers who don’t see this connection merely wish to be entertained, and I have neither skill nor desire to turn the agony of a people into entertainment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Feeling disgusted by injustice can lead to a stronger craving for justice and change.
Ayi Kwei Armah suggests that experiencing disgust in the face of injustice can fuel a person's motivation to seek justice. It emphasizes that those who fail to recognize this connection prioritize entertainment over the serious struggles and pain of others, highlighting the importance of engagement and activism rather than complacency.
Themes
InjusticeJusticeDisgustEntertainmentEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared in a lecture on social justice to emphasize the importance of recognizing and responding to injustice.
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