Personal relations are the important thing for ever and ever, and not this outer life of telegrams and anger.
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It comes to this then: there always have been people like me and always will be, and generally they have been persecuted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the enduring struggle of individuals who are marginalized or persecuted for their differences.
E. M. Forster's quote underscores the historical and ongoing presence of individuals who defy societal norms and face persecution as a result. It highlights the reality that throughout time, those who dare to be different, whether in thought, belief, or identity, often encounter resistance and hostility, yet their existence is a crucial part of humanity's tapestry.
Themes
PersecutionCourageIdentityDifferenceStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech on human rights and the fight against oppression.
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