Quote by Jodi Picoult

People are always afraid of the unknown - and banding together against the Thing That Is Different From Us is a time-honoured tradition for rallying the masses.

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Summary

This quote illustrates how fear often drives people to unite against anything that they perceive as different or unfamiliar. Throughout history, humans have frequently found comfort in creating unity through common enemies or threats. This tendency to rally against the unknown can be attributed to a fear of the unfamiliar and a desire for security and similarity. This quote suggests that this fear of the unknown and the subsequent formation of collective groups is deeply ingrained in human nature and has been a recurring pattern in society.

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By Jodi Picoult

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