Humiliation Quote by Leon Uris
““But once you allow yourself to think that there are some people, because of their race, their color, or religion, who are really not human beings you have established a justification for imposing every sort of humiliation on them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Exodus by Leon Uris, 1958
Dehumanizing others based on identity creates moral permission to mistreat them.
In simple terms: Seeing people as less than human justifies cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Guard against dehumanizing language.
Themes
ethics
racism
dehumanization
morality
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- workplace diversity
- media narratives
Key Concepts
social psychology
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure you see everyone’s humanity?
- What biases influence your judgments?
A Different Perspective
People may rationalize cruelty without recognizing their own bias.
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![“I guarantee you [Hillary Clinton] is smoking in humiliation over the idea that she needs to heal and that [Donald] Trump's the guy to do it. That was great.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/702/rush-limbaugh-28_clinton_i-guarantee-you-hillary-clinton-is-smoki_4403.jpg)
