Class Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
“From class consciousness to class hatred was but a step.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Was Thursday? Actually unknown source
The shift from awareness of class to hatred is a short, dangerous progression.
In simple terms: Class awareness can quickly become hatred.
Beware of letting awareness turn into animosity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- political debates
- social justice activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness become hatred?
- What safeguards prevent this shift?
Hate can arise without deeper analysis.