Age Quote by Ben Klassen
“It has been the White Race who has been the world builder, the maker of cities and commerce and continents. It is the White Man who is the sole builder of civilizations. It was he who build the Egyptian civilization, the great unsurpassed Roman civilization, the Greek civilization of beauty and culture, and who, after having been dealt a serious blow by a new Semitic religion, wallowed through the Dark Ages, finally extricated himself, and then build the great European civilization.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 1990s white supremacist literature
The quote asserts that white people are the sole creators of civilization, attributing all major historical achievements to them and denying contributions of other groups.
In simple terms: White people are portrayed as the only builders of civilization.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the bias and seek inclusive histories.
Themes
racism
historical revisionism
ethnocentrism
Mood
defensive
exclusionary
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- public policy
- media representation
- personal worldview
Key Concepts
white supremacy
historical distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this narrative affect intergroup relations?
- What evidence contradicts this view?
A Different Perspective
The claim ignores contributions of many cultures and is factually inaccurate.
