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Carnations Quote by Savitri Devi

“I'm for a multi-racial world in which each race keeps to itself, in harmony with the other races. Like in a garden, you have flowerbeds of roses and flowerbeds of carnations and irises and different other flowers. They don't intermarry. They stay separate, and each one has its beauty. . . . I'm…” quote by Savitri Devi
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“I'm for a multi-racial world in which each race keeps to itself, in harmony with the other races. Like in a garden, you have flowerbeds of roses and flowerbeds of carnations and irises and different other flowers. They don't intermarry. They stay separate, and each one has its beauty. . . . I'm against colonialism for the reason that colonialism infects the master as well as the slave. It even infects the master more.”

Savitri Devi

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Source Speech: Unknown source, likely political pamphlet, early 20th century

Advocates segregation of races while claiming mutual harmony, using garden metaphor; condemns colonialism as harmful to both colonizer and colonized.

In simple terms: Separate races can coexist peacefully; colonialism harms all parties.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the contradiction in praising segregation while denouncing oppression.

Themes

racism colonialism segregation paradox

Mood

critical reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political movements
  • racial policy debates
  • academic discussions on colonial impact

Key Concepts

social hierarchy identity politics colonial critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can true harmony exist without integration?
  • Does segregation truly protect cultural beauty?
A Different Perspective

The claim of harmony ignores power imbalances and systemic inequality.

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