The trouble with righting some wrongs is that it makes the remaining ones seem even more unbearable.
Interpretation
Addressing certain injustices can highlight the existence of others, making them feel more oppressive.
A. A. Gill's quote speaks to the complexity of social justice and the difficulties involved when attempting to rectify specific wrongs. When certain injustices are acknowledged and addressed, it can amplify awareness of other injustices that continue to persist, creating a sense of frustration and despair over the ones that remain unaddressed.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion on social justice movements to emphasize the challenges activists face.
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