Afflicted Quotes

On struggle, love's blindness, and compassion

These afflicted quotes pair an old idea about love's power to cloud judgment with a well-known call to support struggling people while pushing back against those who are comfortable and complacent. Together they frame affliction as both a personal and social concern. Readers might also enjoy Fortnight quotes.


Compassion for those who are struggling remains a recurring theme across these lines. See also Dave Holland quotes for more thoughtful reflections.