People Quote by Roger Ebert
“I think most people are more susceptible to prejudice than to reason.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Limits of Reason” in The New Yorker, 2005
People are more prone to prejudice than rational thought, suggesting emotions often override logical analysis.
In simple terms: Prejudice outweighs reason.
Cultivate awareness of bias to improve judgment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- media literacy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we train ourselves to think more rationally?
- What role does empathy play in reducing prejudice?
Reason can be suppressed by strong emotions.