Always Quote by Dustin Hoffman
“I think there's always going to be some kind of bigotry or some kind of racism. There has to be, because people can't feel that they have any hero qualities unless there's someone beneath them.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Tootsie, 1982
Bigotry thrives when people need a scapegoat to feel superior; it’s a social mechanism for ego.
In simple terms: Prejudice needs a target.
Key Takeaway
Challenge hierarchies that create scapegoats.
Themes
social justice
ego
prejudice
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- Workplace diversity training
- community dialogues
- education curricula
- media critique
Key Concepts
Sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we seek superiority over others?
- How can societies reduce scapegoating?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases is difficult.
