Born Quote by Harry Bridges
“No man has ever been born a Negro hater, a Jew hater, or any other kind of hater. Nature refuses to be involved in such suicidal practices.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Union Address, 1940s, United States
Prejudice is not innate; hatred is learned and can be unlearned.
In simple terms: Hate is learned, not born.
Key Takeaway
Challenge learned biases.
Themes
prejudice
human nature
social learning
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- community building
- policy reform
- media representation
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies unlearn inherited hatred?
- What role does education play in preventing prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted hatred requires sustained effort and systemic change.
