Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

Summary

This quote suggests that the term "savages" is used to describe people whose behaviors and customs are unfamiliar to us or considered different from our own. It implies that our judgment of others as savages is based on our own subjective standards and cultural perspectives. The quote highlights the tendency to label and stigmatize those who do not conform to our social norms, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the diversity of human experiences and cultural practices.

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Manners

By Benjamin Franklin

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