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Prejudice Quote by Colson Whitehead

“Racial prejudice rotted one's faculties, he said.” quote by Colson Whitehead
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““Racial prejudice rotted one's faculties, he said.””

Colson Whitehead

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Underground Railroad, 2016

Notes how deep‑seated bias erodes rational thought and humanity.

In simple terms: Prejudice harms thinking.

Key Takeaway

Combat bias.

Themes

racism cognition humanity

Mood

somber critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • policy making
  • community dialogue

Key Concepts

social psychology systemic oppression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prejudice affect decision making?
  • What can restore clear thought?
A Different Perspective

Prejudice can be subtle and internalized.

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