Alive Quote by Ruby Bridges
“Each and every one of us is born with a clean heart. Our babies know nothing about hate or racism. But soon they begin to learn – and only from us. We keep racism alive. We pass it on to our children. We owe it to our children to help them keep their clean start.”
About This Quote
Children are born innocent; societal prejudice is taught, and we must protect their purity by modeling love.
In simple terms: Kids start pure; we teach them hate.
Key Takeaway
Teach love, not hate.
Themes
innocence
racism
education
parenting
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- community activism
- anti‑racism programs
Key Concepts
social psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we model inclusive behavior for children?
- What actions can we take to break cycles of prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted biases is difficult.
