Adage Quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
““Some of the people who hate me love some of the sentences that I have written, until they get to the name of the person to whom the sentences are attributed.””
About This Quote
People may dislike the author but appreciate their sentences until they learn the true author, revealing bias toward identity.
In simple terms: Bias affects reception of work.
Key Takeaway
Separate work from author identity.
Themes
bias
identity
literature
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- reading groups
- literary criticism
- author studies
Key Concepts
authorship
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing an author change interpretation?
- What steps reduce identity bias?
A Different Perspective
Preconceptions can persist.
