Approach Quote by Ella Baker
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“I didn't have any close relationship with him because, although [William Edward Burghardt] DuBois may not have been as egocentric - I don't know - he certainly was not the easiest person to approach. I think, certainly, those of us who were younger sort of respected that in terms of his preoccupation with deep thoughts. So, I made no effort to establish any relationship with him. However, he was in and out then.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Autobiography of Ella Baker, 1975
Ella Baker felt DuBois was intellectually intense and socially distant, so she kept her distance.
In simple terms: She avoided a relationship due to his perceived aloofness.
Key Takeaway
Respect intellectual boundaries.
Themes
respect
intellectualism
social distance
Mood
reflective
reserved
Type
historical
personal
When to use this quote
- academic collaboration
- activist networking
- mentor relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance respect with engagement?
- When is distance appropriate?
A Different Perspective
His aloofness may have limited potential collaboration.
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