--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When we forget our essential…" description: "\"“When we forget our essential similarities, we forget how to get along, and that cannot but lead to prejudice, discrimination, and eventually, conflict..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c2/g-norman-lippert-3703_conflict_when-we-forget-our-essential-similaritie_1996958.jpg" --- # When we forget our essential similarities, we forget how… ![“When we forget our essential similarities, we forget how to get along, and that cannot but lead to prejudice, discrimination, and eventually, conflict.” quote by G. 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Themes humanity prejudice conflict Mood concerned serious Type philosophical reflective When to use this quote - education - community dialogue - conflict resolution Key Concepts social identity theory intergroup relations Questions to Reflect On - How can we sustain empathy in diverse societies? - What practices prevent dehumanization? 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