Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Lukewarm acceptance is more bewildering than outright rejection.

Lukewarm acceptance is more bewildering than outright reject

Summary

This quote suggests that being apathetic or having a lukewarm attitude towards something is more confusing and puzzling than outright rejection. When someone accepts something or someone half-heartedly, it leaves others uncertain about their intentions or true feelings. Outright rejection makes it clear where one stands, but lukewarm acceptance raises questions about sincerity and commitment, which can be disorienting. It highlights the importance of genuine acceptance or rejection, as ambivalence and indifference can leave people with a sense of confusion and uncertainty.

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Racism

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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