Britons Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Even the lowest of the Hindus, the Pariah, has less of the brute in him than a Briton in a similar social status.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 1896, Parliament of the World’s Religions
Even the lowest Hindu shows more humanity than a comparable Briton.
In simple terms: Humility transcends social status.
Key Takeaway
Judge character, not class.
Themes
humility
class
humanity
comparison
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- interpersonal relations
- social justice
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
cultural bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess character fairly?
A Different Perspective
Generalizations can be unfair.
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