Prejudice Quote by Mary Russell Mitford
“Prejudices of taste, likings and dislikings, are not always vanquishable by reason.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Thoughts on Taste, 1825
Reason cannot always overcome personal preferences and biases.
In simple terms: Taste is not always rational.
Accept limits of reason in taste.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- food choices
- art criticism
- fashion decisions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when reason fails in taste?
- Can you separate personal bias from objective judgment?
Reason alone may not change deep-seated preferences.