Boards Quote by Suketu Mehta
“And at the moment of contact, they do not know if the hand that is reaching for theirs belongs to a Hindu or Muslim or Christian or Brahmin or untouchable or whether you were born in this city or arrived only this morning or whether you live in Malabar Hill or New York or Jogeshwari; whether you’re from Bombay or Mumbai or New York. All they know is that you’re trying to get to the city of gold, and that’s enough. Come on board, they say. We’ll adjust.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Maximum City by Suketu Mehta, 2004
People often overlook identity differences when a shared goal unites them, emphasizing common purpose over background.
In simple terms: Shared goals outweigh identity differences.
Key Takeaway
Focus on common purpose.
Themes
inclusion
identity
migration
urban life
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
sociological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- refugee integration
- team projects
- community building
- multicultural workplaces
- city planning
Key Concepts
social cohesion
empathy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor diversity while pursuing shared goals?
- What structures ensure inclusion beyond rhetoric?
A Different Perspective
Assuming unity can ignore real power imbalances and discrimination.
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