Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Society is a hospital of incurables.

Society is a hospital of incurables.

Summary

This quote implies that society, as a whole, is filled with people who are beyond the possibility of healing or change. It suggests that the issues and problems within society are deeply ingrained and cannot be easily resolved. The metaphor of a "hospital" signifies that society is meant to treat and help its members, but it implies that it is failing in its duty by not being able to cure or fix the individuals within it. Overall, the quote highlights a pessimistic view of society's ability to overcome its flaws and improve the overall well-being of its members.

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