“You have to get over the fear of facing the worst in yourself. You should instead fear unexamined racism. Fear the thought that right now, you could be contributing to the oppression of others and you don't know it. But do not fear those who bring that oppression to light. Do not fear the opportunity to do better.”
― So You Want to Talk About Race
― So You Want to Talk About Race
“Most reject the more repugnant or indefensible dogmas while still holding onto some core belief. Many believers will proudly describe themselves as "reasonable" or "rational" based on how little of their religion they still embrace versus how much they now reject. I think it's funny when people realize that the less you believe the more reasonable you are, but they stop before they reach the logical conclusion.”
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“When you have only ever experienced privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
― How to Argue With a Racist: History, Science, Race and Reality
― How to Argue With a Racist: History, Science, Race and Reality
“I assert nothing, I content myself with believing that more is possible than people think.”
― Micromegas
― Micromegas
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