--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is not that we have class prejudice…" description: "\"It is not that we have class prejudice, but only that we find comfort and ease in our own class. And normally there are plenty of people of our own cla..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/431/anonymous-1_class_it-is-not-that-we-have-class-prejudice-b_2062468.jpg" --- # It is not that we have class prejudice, but only that we… ![“It is not that we have class prejudice, but only that we find comfort and ease in our own class. And normally there are plenty of people of our own class, or race, or religion to play, live, and eat with, and to marry.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/431/anonymous-1_class_it-is-not-that-we-have-class-prejudice-b_2062468.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/431/anonymous-1_class_it-is-not-that-we-have-class-prejudice-b_2062468.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/431/anonymous-1_class_it-is-not-that-we-have-class-prejudice-b_2062468.jpg) > “It is not that we have class prejudice, but only that we find comfort and ease in our own class. And normally there are plenty of people of our own class, or race, or religion to play, live, and eat with, and to marry.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. People tend to favor their own social group for comfort, leading to implicit class bias. **In simple terms:** We prefer our own class for ease. Key Takeaway Recognize and challenge comfort zones to broaden social circles. Themes social bias class comfort group dynamics Mood thoughtful critical empathetic Type sociological ethical self‑reflection When to use this quote - workplace - education - neighborhood - social events Key Concepts sociology psychology in-group favoritism Questions to Reflect On - What assumptions do you hold about other classes? - How can you foster inclusive interactions? 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