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“It's crazy how we always hate the things closest to us.” quote by Riz Ahmed
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“It's crazy how we always hate the things closest to us.”

Riz Ahmed

About This Quote

Source Interview: Riz Ahmed on societal attitudes, 2021

People often resent what is familiar because it threatens comfort or identity.

In simple terms: We hate what is closest to us.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on personal biases.

Themes

psychology society identity comfort bias

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • workplace
  • online social media

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance in‑group favoritism social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we resist familiar ideas?
  • How can we turn discomfort into growth?
A Different Perspective

Hate can be rooted in fear of change.

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