Bigot Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
“The mind of a bigot to the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour on it, the more it contracts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Moral Law” (1881)
Prejudice shrinks when illuminated, yet the more scrutiny it receives, the tighter it clings to bias.
In simple terms: Prejudice contracts under scrutiny.
Key Takeaway
Challenge biases with persistent insight.
Themes
bias
prejudice
education
critical thinking
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- public discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
social cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods effectively loosen entrenched biases?
- How can education foster open‑mindedness?
A Different Perspective
Some biases resist change despite evidence.
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