Attraction Quote by Muhammad Asad
“I do not feel that the West has really become less condescending toward foreign cultures than the Greeks and Romans were: it has only become more tolerant. Mind you, not toward Islam—only toward certain other Eastern cultures, which offer some sort of spiritual attraction to the spirit-hungry West and are, at the same time, too distant from the Western world-view to constitute any real challenge to its values.”
About This Quote
Western tolerance has shifted, favoring certain Eastern cultures while still marginalizing Islam.
In simple terms: Western attitudes are selective.
Recognize hidden biases.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media analysis
- education policy
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective acceptance affect global relations?
- Can true tolerance be achieved?
Tolerance may be superficial.