Quote by Eric Hoffer
That which corrodes the souls of the persecuted is the monstrous inner agreement with the prevailing prejudice against them.
Summary
This quote suggests that the true damage to those who are persecuted comes not only from the prejudice and discrimination they face externally, but also from their internal acceptance and agreement with it. By internalizing and believing the negative stereotypes and biases imposed upon them, they are allowing their souls and identities to be corroded. It emphasizes the importance of resisting and challenging such prejudice, as it is the internalization of these societal biases that truly harms and erodes the persecuted individual.
Topics
Prejudice
By Eric Hoffer
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