"Now they're attracted to one another, but repelled by their ethnic origins, so that there was something to overcome. They had to overcome their own prejudices, which had been imposed by the culture - their own shame at being Mexican and Italian"
- Robert Towne
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Towne speaks to the power of cultural influences and the difficulty of conquering them. It recommends that 2 individuals can be drawn in to each other, but their ethnic origins can be a barrier to their relationship. This is since of the bias that have actually been imposed by their respective cultures, resulting in a sense of shame for being Mexican and Italian. This quote highlights the importance of acknowledging and conquering these prejudices in order to form meaningful relationships. It also speaks with the power of culture in shaping our beliefs and mindsets, and how hard it can be to break away from these influences. Eventually, this quote functions as a tip of the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures, and of acknowledging the power of our own bias.
This quote is written / told by Robert Towne somewhere between November 23, 1934 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
