Attitude Quote by Idries Shah
“From imperial, economic and ideological causes, many cultures are the inheritors, and hence the prisoners, of attitudes of scorn and disdain for other faiths – outlooks which are not ennobling to anyone.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Sufis", 1964
Cultural attitudes of contempt toward other religions are inherited and imprison societies, preventing noble growth.
In simple terms: Intolerance is passed down and limits progress.
Key Takeaway
Challenge inherited biases to foster respect.
Themes
intolerance
culture
inheritance
spirituality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- education
- community dialogue
- policy making
Key Concepts
social psychology
interfaith relations
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases do you hold unknowingly?
- How can you promote interfaith understanding?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted attitudes requires sustained effort.
