"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible"
- Maya Angelou
About this Quote
This quote by Maya Angelou talks to the power of prejudice and how it can have a negative impact on our lives. Prejudice is a concern that can cloud our view of the past, avoiding us from gaining from our mistakes and comprehending our history. It can likewise threaten our future, as it can cause discrimination and inequality that can prevent us from achieving our goals. Finally, bias can make today unattainable, as it can cause a lack of understanding and empathy between individuals, making it difficult to build significant relationships. Prejudice is a powerful force that can have an enduring influence on our lives, and it is very important to acknowledge and resolve it in order to develop a better future.
This quote is written / told by Maya Angelou somewhere between April 4, 1928 and today. She was a famous Poet from USA.
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