Feet Quote by Jules Verne
“Savages!' he echoed, ironically. 'You set foot on one of the shores of this globe, professor, and you’re surprised to find savages? Where aren’t there savages? Besides, are they any worse than others, these whom you call savages?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, 1870
The quote challenges the notion of labeling peoples as “savages,” urging recognition that such judgments are arbitrary and universal.
In simple terms: Question who are truly savage; avoid labels.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about cultural superiority.
Themes
cultural relativism
ethics
colonialism
identity
humanity
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- travel
- anthropology
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Otherism
colonialism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria define “savage”?
- How do we avoid imposing our own standards on others?
A Different Perspective
Labels ignore complexity and can perpetuate prejudice.
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