Black Quote by Harry Belafonte
![“Hitler had a lot of Jews high up in the hierarchy of the Third Reich. Color does not necessarily denote quality, content or value. [If] a black is a tyrant, he is first and foremost a tyrant, then he incidentally is black. Bush is a tyrant and if he gathers around him black tyrants, they all have…” quote by Harry Belafonte](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14f/harry-belafonte-4893_black_hitler-had-a-lot-of-jews-high-up-in-the_1226546.jpg)
“Hitler had a lot of Jews high up in the hierarchy of the Third Reich. Color does not necessarily denote quality, content or value. [If] a black is a tyrant, he is first and foremost a tyrant, then he incidentally is black. Bush is a tyrant and if he gathers around him black tyrants, they all have to be treated as they are being treated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly interview, date unknown
The quote suggests that personal attributes like race do not determine moral character, and that tyrants should be judged by actions, not skin color.
In simple terms: Race doesn’t equal morality; judge people by deeds.
Key Takeaway
Judge actions, not appearance.
Themes
ethics
prejudice
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- historical discussion
- media commentary
- educational settings
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we separate personal bias from systemic oppression?
- Can leadership be judged solely by individual actions?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex historical power dynamics and may ignore systemic factors.
