Quote by Dick Gregory

I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that.

I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to schoo

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This quote reflects on the idea that negative emotions like hate and shame are not something inherent or instinctive in human beings, but rather learned behaviors. It implies that the environment outside the home, specifically the school, shapes individuals by exposing them to these emotions. It highlights the role of formal education in perpetuating or instilling negative attitudes and beliefs, suggesting that these emotions are not natural but socially constructed. The quote prompts reflection on the impact of education on one's emotional development.

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