British empire Quote by E.M. Forster
““And Aziz in an awful rage danced this way and that, not knowing what to do, and cried: "Down with the English anyhow. That's certain. Clear out, you fellows, double quick, I say. We may hate one another, but we hate you most. If I don't make you go, Ahmed will, Karim will, if it's flfty-flve hundred years we shall get rid of you, yes, we shall drive every blasted Englishman into the sea, and then "—he rode against him furiously— "and then," he concluded, half kissing him, "you and I shall be friends.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Passage to India by E.M. Forster, 1924
Colonial resentment fuels violent rhetoric, yet personal connections can subvert hatred.
In simple terms: Hatred can coexist with unexpected friendship.
Key Takeaway
Seek common humanity despite conflict.
Themes
colonialism
conflict
friendship
identity
power
Mood
bitter
hopeful
ironic
Type
literary
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political protest
- personal encounter
- colonial administration
- social tension
Key Concepts
nationalism
humanism
irony
cultural clash
Questions to Reflect On
- Can personal empathy overcome entrenched prejudice?
- What role does humor play in defusing tension?
A Different Perspective
Hatred may be superficial, not reflecting deeper personal bonds.
