Rich dad Quote by H.G. Beverly
““you'll watch those same people become automatically terrified of a burly man with tattooed knuckles even as they embrace the charismatic yet humble blonde man offering a drink with a smile you'll come to understand that people only see the soft spot in certain kinds of people and that appearances mean more than maybe they should and you'll know that's why even Children's Protective Services would dismiss a case called in by a therapist and a physician on a white dad in flannel living on an idyllic farm but would on the same day show up at a mobile home in the middle of a junk graveyard and start a file on a father living in poverty right away, especially if that poor dad shows up at the door without a tooth and especially if he's any shade of brown. Perhaps the rich dad molested his daughter. Perhaps the poor dad hasn't had electricity for a month. You'll know that the poor dad will be the one most likely to get it—not the rich—because you'll see these things happen. You'll stop wondering why we can't say the truth about these things you'll start to understand why people hide pain and oppression as if that means it isn't really happening you'll start to see that some people actually use those human tendencies to their advantage.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Shadows of the Divide” by H.G. Beverly, 2023
Societal bias favors appearances and status, leading to unequal treatment of the rich and poor, especially in institutions like child services.
In simple terms: People judge by looks and wealth, causing injustice.
Challenge superficial judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social services
- law enforcement
- community advocacy
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions guard against appearance bias?
- What steps can individuals take to see beyond status?
Changing bias requires systemic reform, not just awareness.