Not everything that steps out of line, and thus "abnormal", must necessarily be "inferior".
Interpretation
Being different does not imply being less valuable.
This quote by Hans Asperger highlights the idea that those who do not conform to societal norms or expectations—who may be considered 'abnormal'—are not lesser individuals. It encourages the recognition of the value and potential of diversity in human behavior and thinking.
In practice
In a speech about acceptance, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of valuing diversity.
We are convinced, then, that autistic people have their place in the organism of the social community. They fulfil their role well, perhaps better than anyone else could, and we are talking of people who as children had the greatest difficulties and caused untold worries to their care-givers.
There's always women of many different races on my shows, and there are always women who look many different ways, but there is still a size thing in this industry. It's hard. I mean to have to say, 'I want a larger woman to be an actor on my shows.' Or, 'Find me a larger woman,' is almost insulting to me.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
Animals don't know as much about jealousy as people, but they're not ignorant of it, either.
Religion is a very scary thing, because a pastor is in a position of power. And if you use that power badly, you ruin people's lives, and you ruin your own life.
Only on paper has humanity yet achieved glory, beauty, truth, knowledge, virtue, and abiding love.
Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it.
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