Black Quote by Barack Obama
“I'm determined to disagree with people without being disagreeable. That's part of the empathy. Empathy doesn't just extend to cute little kids. You have to have empathy when you're talking to some guy who doesn't like black people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Empathy in Public Discourse, 2016
Disagree respectfully, extending empathy even to those with opposing views.
In simple terms: Disagree without being hostile.
Key Takeaway
Practice respectful disagreement.
Themes
empathy
civil discourse
diversity
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
political
psychological
When to use this quote
- political debates
- online discussions
- community meetings
- personal arguments
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you show empathy to a disagreeable person?
- What boundaries protect healthy discourse?
A Different Perspective
Empathy may be seen as weakness by some.
![“That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we get the black to see through the eyes of the white? Or the citizen to see through the eyes of the immigrant? Or the straight to see through the eyes of the gay? That has…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/00d/barack-obama-17_black_that-is-another-theme-in-the-book-dreams_10185.jpg)
