Nothing Quote by Joe Morton
“Race prejudice has nothing to do with color. It has to do with being the stranger.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Joe Morton Podcast, 2023
Prejudice stems from feeling alienated, not merely skin color; being an outsider fuels bias.
In simple terms: Bias is about being an outsider.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and include those who feel like strangers.
Themes
inclusion
bias
identity
otherness
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
urgent
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace diversity
- community building
- education
- policy making
- media representation
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to make strangers feel welcomed?
- How does recognizing shared humanity reduce bias?
A Different Perspective
Prejudice can also arise from cultural differences beyond stranger status.
![“There is no more evil thing in this world than race prejudice, none at all. [...] It justifies and holds together more baseness, cruelty, and abomination than any other sort of error in the world.” quote by H. G. Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc7/h-g-wells-1122_abomination_there-is-no-more-evil-thing-in-this-worl_478066.jpg)
