Quote by Duchess Abrantes

Prejudice squints when it looks and lies when it talks.

Prejudice squints when it looks and lies when it talks.

Summary

This quote suggests that prejudice distorts perception and truth. Prejudice is like squinting eyes that intentionally blur the reality, unable to see clearly. It also refers to the lies that prejudice speaks, indicating that it deliberately manipulates information or spreads falsehoods to maintain its biased beliefs. In essence, the quote highlights how prejudice operates through distorted vision and dishonest communication.

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By Duchess Abrantes

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