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Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts.

“Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts.” quote by Anna Quindlen
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“Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts.”

Anna Quindlen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Trends in prejudice fade, but genuine moral principles endure.

In simple terms: Trends change, core values stay.

Key Takeaway

Focus on lasting virtues.

Themes

ethics social change principles

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

column philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy making
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

morality justice human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you distinguish fashion from principle?
A Different Perspective

What “right thing” might be fleeting?

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