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People who are aware of, and ashamed of, their prejudices are well on the road to eliminating them.
Gordon Allport
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Awareness and acknowledgment of one's prejudices is the first step toward overcoming them.

This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in addressing and eliminating personal prejudices. By recognizing and feeling shame about our biases, we open ourselves up to change and growth, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society.

Themes

PrejudiceAwarenessGrowthChangeUnderstanding

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about diversity, this quote can highlight the importance of acknowledging biases.

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