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“What we are confronted with now is a growing perception that if we desire a certain type of civilization and culture we must exterminate the sort of people who do not fit into it,” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“What we are confronted with now is a growing perception that if we desire a certain type of civilization and culture we must exterminate the sort of people who do not fit into it,”

George Bernard Shaw

About This Quote

Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903

Societies may justify eliminating those who differ from their ideal culture, revealing dangerous intolerance

In simple terms: Desire for a perfect culture can breed oppression

Key Takeaway

Question and resist exclusionary ideologies

Themes

ethics politics human rights

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • education reform
  • community building

Key Concepts

cultural hegemony social engineering

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a “civilized” culture?
  • How can we protect minorities while pursuing progress?
A Different Perspective

Idealism can ignore diversity and lead to violence

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