Men Quote by Herbert Spencer
“Who indeed, after pulling off the coloured glasses of prejudice and thrusting out of sight his pet projects, can help seeing the folly of these endeavours to protect men against themselves? A sad population of imbeciles would our schemers fill the world with, could their plans last.”
About This Quote
Prejudice blinds people, preventing them from seeing the folly of harmful schemes that protect people from themselves.
In simple terms: Prejudice hides truth about harmful plans.
Key Takeaway
Challenge biases to expose folly.
Themes
bias
prejudice
self‑protection
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- politics
- media consumption
- education
Key Concepts
critical thinking
social engineering
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases influence your perception of protection policies?
- How can you foster critical awareness?
A Different Perspective
Even without prejudice, some may still accept harmful ideas.
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