Aliens Quote by Barbara Jordan
“I do not bring any professional knowledge of the issue to bear, but what I do bring to my consideration of immigration is a deepened and highly sensitized feeling with those persons who feel alien in our country. I can feel the strangeness they feel because it is something I have experienced in a different area.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Immigration, 1978
Empathy for immigrants stems from personal experience of feeling alienated.
In simple terms: Feeling alien helps understand immigrants.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy for newcomers.
Themes
empathy
immigration
identity
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- community outreach
- policy advocacy
- supporting refugees
- building inclusive workplaces
Key Concepts
social inclusion
personal experience
policy
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal empathy translate into action?
- What policies best support alienated individuals?
A Different Perspective
Empathy alone may not change policy.
