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Prejudice is a great timesaver. It enables you to form opinions without bothering to get facts.

Prejudice is a great timesaver. It enables you to form opini

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This quote emphasizes how prejudice can serve as a shortcut in forming opinions without the need to gather relevant facts or information. By relying on preconceived notions, biases, or stereotypes, individuals may save time but inevitably sacrifice accuracy and understanding. It highlights the danger of never challenging one's assumptions and the importance of taking the time to learn about and understand different perspectives before forming judgments.

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