He man Quote by Richard Henry Pratt
“We must kill the savage to save the man.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Founding Address of Carlisle Indian Industrial School, 1879
The speaker argues that “civilizing” indigenous people requires eradicating their native culture.
In simple terms: Eradicate native culture to “save” people.
Key Takeaway
Reject cultural destruction.
Themes
colonialism
cultural genocide
assimilation
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education policy
- government legislation
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
civilizing mission
cultural superiority
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of cultural erasure?
- How can societies heal from forced assimilation?
A Different Perspective
Such views cause lasting trauma and loss.
