Diversity Quote by Thomas Pynchon
““She had heard all about excluded middles; they were bad shit, to be avoided; and how had it ever happened here, with the chances once so good for diversity?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gravity’s Rainbow, 1973
The narrator critiques the avoidance of “excluded middles” in diversity discussions, questioning why such caution is absent here despite high diversity potential.
In simple terms: Questioning avoidance of middle ground in diversity.
Consider inclusive approaches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- organizational culture
- education reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the “middles” you overlook?
- How can we balance diversity with cohesion?
Overemphasis on extremes can ignore nuance.