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Family Quote by Kanye West

“All these walls that keep us from loving each other as one family or one race - racism, religion, where we grew up, whatever, class, socioeconomic - what makes us be so selfish and prideful, what keeps us from wanting to help the next man, what makes us be so focused on a personal legacy as…” quote by Kanye West
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“All these walls that keep us from loving each other as one family or one race - racism, religion, where we grew up, whatever, class, socioeconomic - what makes us be so selfish and prideful, what keeps us from wanting to help the next man, what makes us be so focused on a personal legacy as opposed to the entire legacy of a race.”

Kanye West

About This Quote

Source Song: "Family Ties", 2021

Walls of racism, religion, class, and geography create selfishness and pride, preventing collective legacy and mutual aid.

In simple terms: Social divisions foster selfishness and block shared progress.

Key Takeaway

Break down barriers to foster collective responsibility.

Themes

racism religion class identity legacy

Mood

reflective determined hopeful

Type

advocacy philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • policy reform
  • education
  • interfaith dialogue
  • media campaigns

Key Concepts

social cohesion pride selfishness collective good

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can dismantle these walls?
  • How can shared legacy be promoted?
A Different Perspective

Deeply ingrained identities resist change.

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