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Society historically has a difficult time with the concept of something new and foreign that shakes up our comfortable v
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"Society historically has a difficult time with the concept of something new and foreign that shakes up our comfortable views, especially if it involves the very volatile question of sexual identity"

- Mercedes Ruehl

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This quote by Mercedes Ruehl speaks to the trouble that society has had in accepting brand-new and foreign concepts that challenge our existing beliefs and values, particularly when it pertains to the delicate topic of sexual identity. This is because such ideas can be seen as a threat to the status quo, and can be met worry and resistance. This is specifically true when it pertains to problems of gender and sexuality, which are typically viewed as taboo and are not honestly gone over. This quote highlights the significance of being open to originalities and viewpoints, and of being willing to challenge our own beliefs and values in order to create a more inclusive and accepting society.

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Mercedes Ruehl This quote is written / told by Mercedes Ruehl somewhere between February 28, 1948 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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