I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be…
“I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Up from Slavery, 1901
Refuses to let prejudice affect inner peace; chooses dignity over hatred.
In simple terms: Do not let hate corrupt your soul.
Key Takeaway
Guard your heart against hatred.
Themes
tolerance
self‑respect
humanity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- social activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral integrity
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain compassion when faced with bigotry?
- What practices keep your soul untainted?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can still arise despite resolve.