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Englishman Quote by Mary Shelley

“He is an Englishman, and in the midst of national and professional prejudices, unsoftened by cultivation, retains some of the noblest endowments of humanity.” quote by Mary Shelley
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““He is an Englishman, and in the midst of national and professional prejudices, unsoftened by cultivation, retains some of the noblest endowments of humanity.””

Mary Shelley

About This Quote

Source Novel: Frankenstein, 1818

An Englishman, despite biases, retains noble human qualities.

In simple terms: Even biased individuals can possess noble traits.

Key Takeaway

Seek humanity beyond prejudice.

Themes

humanity bias character

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

literary analysis human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines nobility in a flawed world?
  • How can we nurture noble traits despite bias?
A Different Perspective

Nobility may be idealized.

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