"I am as frustrated with society as a pyromaniac in a petrified forest"
- A. Whitney Brown
About this Quote
This quote is a metaphor for the sensation of being trapped and not able to reveal oneself. It recommends that the speaker is feeling disappointed with the society they reside in, and is unable to do anything about it. The metaphor of a pyromaniac in a scared forest indicates that the speaker is somebody who is enthusiastic and has a desire to make a modification, but is not able to do so due to the absence of opportunity or resources. The quote implies that the speaker is feeling powerless and not able to make a difference on the planet. It is a powerful declaration that speaks to the sensation of being stuck in a circumstance that a person can not control. It is a reminder that even when we feel helpless, we can still make every effort to make a distinction in our own lives and in the lives of those around us.
This quote is written / told by A. Whitney Brown somewhere between July 8, 1952 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Society. The author also have 6 other quotes.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
