Some facts should be suppressed, or, at least, a just sense of proportion should be observed in treating them.
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
You do not preach and encourage hatred for the Negro and hope to restrict it to that field. It is an old, old story. It is one repeated over and over again in history. When the wolves of hate are loosed on one people, then no one is safe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hatred directed at one group ultimately threatens everyone.
This quote by Ralph McGill underscores the idea that inciting hatred against any group is a dangerous precedent that can lead to widespread violence and intolerance. It highlights the cyclical nature of hatred in history, suggesting that when one group of people is targeted, it jeopardizes the safety and well-being of all, as such hate can spread beyond its intended target.
Themes
HatredSafetyHistoryInjusticeTolerance
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting discussing the impacts of discrimination.
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