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“I asked inmate in New York, Warden Fay at that time if, if it didn't make a better inmate out of the Negroes who accepted it and he said, "Yes." So I asked him then what was it about it that he considered to be so danger, and he, dangerous, and he pointed out that it was the cohesiveness that it…” quote by Malcolm X
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“I asked inmate in New York, Warden Fay at that time if, if it didn't make a better inmate out of the Negroes who accepted it and he said, "Yes." So I asked him then what was it about it that he considered to be so danger, and he, dangerous, and he pointed out that it was the cohesiveness that it produced among the inmates. They stuck together.”

Malcolm X

About This Quote

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

Inmates gain cohesion and strength through shared hardship, which can be dangerous.

In simple terms: Prisoners become stronger together, which can be risky.

Key Takeaway

Beware of group cohesion that fuels harm.

Themes

solidarity danger prison life

Mood

cautionary thought‑provoking

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • corrections
  • activism
  • community building

Key Concepts

social dynamics group psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solidarity affect behavior?
  • When is group strength beneficial?
A Different Perspective

Cohesion can also empower positive change.

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