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“Laws will not eliminate prejudice from the hearts of human beings. But that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue to be enshrined in our laws - to perpetuate injustice through inaction.” quote by Shirley Chisholm
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“Laws will not eliminate prejudice from the hearts of human beings. But that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue to be enshrined in our laws - to perpetuate injustice through inaction.”

Shirley Chisholm

About This Quote

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

Legal equality alone cannot erase deep‑seated bias; laws must be paired with active effort to change attitudes.

In simple terms: Laws alone don’t end prejudice.

Key Takeaway

Actively confront bias, not just legislate.

Themes

justice prejudice activism

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community education
  • workplace training
  • voting decisions

Key Concepts

civil rights social change ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can individuals challenge bias within institutions?
  • What actions turn legal rights into lived equality?
A Different Perspective

Laws may be ignored or poorly enforced, limiting impact.

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