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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.

Afflicted by love's madness all are blind.

Quotes by Sextus Propertius

You can't comfort the afflicted with afflicting the comfortable.

Quotes by Princess Diana

Comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.

Quotes by Finley Peter Dunne

Frequently Asked Questions

What does afflicted mean in these quotes?
It generally refers to people who are suffering or struggling, whether from personal hardship, injustice, or the disorienting effects of intense emotion.
Is there a well-known saying about comforting the afflicted?
Yes, this page includes a widely recognized call to support suffering people while also challenging those who live comfortably and complacently.
Is love mentioned as a cause of affliction?
Yes, one line suggests that intense love can cloud judgment much the way any other affliction might.
Why is comforting the afflicted often paired with challenging the comfortable?
The pairing highlights a social responsibility to support the vulnerable while also questioning those who benefit from staying unbothered.
Where can I find more socially conscious quotes?
Browse Dave Holland quotes for more reflective, thought-provoking lines.

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