Quote by William Hazlitt

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a

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This quote suggests that the strongest form of prejudice stems from the belief of being completely devoid of prejudice. When someone believes they are entirely immune to bias or discrimination, they tend to overlook or deny their own prejudiced views and actions. This self-assumed exemption from prejudice can lead to even stronger and more harmful biases, as it prevents one from reflecting on their own attitudes and behaviors. The quote highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing one's own prejudices instead of assuming they are free from them.

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