Great saying by great authors Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“I advance it therefore as a suspicion only, that the blacks, whether originally a distinct race, or made distinctby time and circumstances, are inferior to the whites in the endowments of both bodyand mind.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 1805
The belief in racial inferiority is a suspicion lacking evidence and reflects prejudice.
In simple terms: Racial bias is unfounded.
Challenge assumptions of superiority.
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When to use this quote
- education policy
- public health
- civil rights
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we confront historical figures’ prejudices?
- What evidence disproves racial hierarchies?
Historical context shows Jefferson’s views were contradictory to his ideals.