Bigotry Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“Bigotry tries to keep truth safe in its hand with a grip that kills it.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Song of the Soul" by Rabindranath Tagore, 1910
Bigotry attempts to protect its own version of truth, but this grip ultimately destroys the truth it claims to safeguard.
In simple terms: Intolerance harms the truth it tries to protect.
Key Takeaway
Beware of dogma that stifles truth.
Themes
intolerance
truth
power
control
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
cautionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media consumption
- education
- social activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
politics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you protecting too fiercely?
- How can openness improve understanding?
A Different Perspective
Rigid ideologies can become self‑defeating, silencing genuine insight.
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