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“Rosies mother was a highly strung bundle of barely thought-through prejudices, worries and feuds.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““Rosies mother was a highly strung bundle of barely thought-through prejudices, worries and feuds.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman, 2013

Prejudices and anxieties can dominate a person's identity.

In simple terms: Prejudices shape identity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge inherited biases.

Themes

family prejudice identity

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • political debates
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Psychology social conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which biases affect you?
  • How can you confront them?
A Different Perspective

Biases may be deeply rooted and hard to change.

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