Quote by Eric Hoffer

A grievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

A grievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Summary

This quote highlights the emotional intensity of a grievance when it is on the brink of being resolved. When a grievance is nearly redressed, the individual experiencing it may feel a surge of emotions such as hope, anticipation, and relief. The mention of it being "most poignant" indicates that the pain and distress caused by the grievance are at their height at this particular moment. The quote serves as a reminder that the final stages of addressing a grievance can be both challenging and highly emotional for those involved.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

An old colored brother is said to have finished his prayer w

An old colored brother is said to have finished his prayer with words like these: and now good Lord; I know that you ain't going to let nothing come to me that me and you together can't handle.

I was amazed and upset by the looks I got just walking aroun

I was amazed and upset by the looks I got just walking around the studio... It illuminates the ugliness and the beauty that exists within each of us, and that's what this story represents to me.

Life could be horrible in the wrong trouser of time.

Life could be horrible in the wrong trouser of time.

Terry Pratchett

Time Humor Funny Discworld Parallel Universe

I find interesting characters or lessons that resonate with

I find interesting characters or lessons that resonate with people and sometimes I write about them in the sports pages, sometimes I write them in a column, sometimes in a novel, sometimes a play or sometimes in nonfiction. But at the core I always say to myself, 'Is there a story here? Is this something people want to read?'

Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gl

Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity.

Joseph Addison, "The Spectator,

Don't try to dress like me or wear your hair like mine. Find

Don't try to dress like me or wear your hair like mine. Find your own style.

In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nat

In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion.

Oh how fine it is to know a thing or two!

Oh how fine it is to know a thing or two!

I was raised to believe in myself. I know I'm cool. I'm not

I was raised to believe in myself. I know I'm cool. I'm not trying to brag or say I'm the man or anything like that. I don't lie or cheat, and I'm not mean to anybody. I treat people with respect.

Freddie Prinze, Jr.

Religion is the organization of spirituality into something

Religion is the organization of spirituality into something that became the hand maiden of conquerors. Nearly all religions were brought to people and imposed on people by conquerors, and used as the framework to control their minds.

John Henrik Clarke

What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can a

What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.

I feel like the quality of privacy and respect of people's p

I feel like the quality of privacy and respect of people's personal space has been completely disintegrated. You can ask to take the picture. I will be so glad to take the picture and pose and look good for the picture.