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Xenophobia manifests itself especially against civilizations and cultures that are weak because they lack economic resou
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"Xenophobia manifests itself especially against civilizations and cultures that are weak because they lack economic resources, means of subsistence or land. So nomadic people are the first targets of this kind of aggression"

- Antonio Tabucchi

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In this quote, author Antonio Tabucchi is discussing the idea of xenophobia, which is the fear or hatred of individuals from other nations or cultures. He discusses that this worry often targets civilizations and cultures that are perceived as weak, particularly those that lack financial resources, means of subsistence, or land. Tabucchi then goes on to discuss that nomadic individuals, who often do not have a long-term home or steady income source, are typically the very first to be targeted by this type of aggression. This quote highlights the hazardous effects of xenophobia and how it can disproportionately affect marginalized and susceptible neighborhoods.

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Antonio Tabucchi This quote is written / told by Antonio Tabucchi between September 23, 1943 and March 25, 2012. He was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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