Two sides Quote by James S.A. Corey
““There were two sides fighting—that was true enough—but they weren’t the inner planets versus the Belters. They were the people who thought it was a good idea to kill people who looked or acted differently against the people who didn’t.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey, 2011‑2021
Conflict arises not from geography but from intolerance toward those who differ, pitting the intolerant against the inclusive.
In simple terms: People fight over differences, not planets.
Key Takeaway
Challenge prejudice, protect diversity.
Themes
prejudice
conflict
identity
inclusion
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- workplace disputes
- political debates
- community integration
- online harassment
Key Concepts
social dynamics
othering
group identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize and counteract our own biases?
- What steps can communities take to protect marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective
Even with good intentions, fear can fuel violence against perceived outsiders.
![“There are surely many ways that [media select and contextualise events determine the boundaries of public thinking] happens, but we can note at the most obvious level the way in which forms of resistance or violence get cast as "conflicts" that assume two sides that are fighting only against one…” quote by Judith Butler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b1/judith-butler-1374_assuming_there-are-surely-many-ways-that-media-se_628002.jpg)
