Arok-dedes Quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
““Ada diajarkan oleh kaum Brahmana, orang kaya terkesan pongah di mata si miskin, orang bijaksana terkesan angkuh di mata si dungu, orang gagah berani terkesan dewa di mata si pengecut. Juga sebaliknya, Kakanda. Orang miskin tak berkesan apa-apa pada si kaya, orang dungu terkesan mengibakan pada si bijaksana, orang pengecut terkesan hina pada si gagah berani. Tetapi semua kesan itu salah. Orang harus mengenal mereka lebih dahulu.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Bumi Manusia by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, 1947
People judge each other based on status, but true understanding requires seeing beyond appearances.
In simple terms: Appearances mislead; know yourself first.
Key Takeaway
Seek self‑knowledge before judging others.
Themes
identity
perception
humility
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social psychology
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize your own biases?
- What steps help you see beyond status?
A Different Perspective
Perception can be distorted by cultural bias.
