Evil Quote by Pearl S. Buck
“Race prejudice is not only a shadow over the colored it is a shadow over all of us, and the shadow is darkest over those who feel it least and allow its evil effects to go on.”
About This Quote
Racism harms everyone, not just those targeted, and its worst effects affect those who are indifferent, urging collective responsibility to combat prejudice.
In simple terms: Racism hurts all; indifference worsens it.
Key Takeaway
Act against prejudice, even if not directly affected.
Themes
racism
collective responsibility
indifference
Mood
urgent
compassionate
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- community building
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
social justice
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals recognize their complicity?
- What actions can reduce systemic bias?
A Different Perspective
Addressing racism requires confronting uncomfortable truths.
![“There is no more evil thing in this world than race prejudice, none at all. [...] It justifies and holds together more baseness, cruelty, and abomination than any other sort of error in the world.” quote by H. G. Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc7/h-g-wells-1122_abomination_there-is-no-more-evil-thing-in-this-worl_478066.jpg)
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