Ta-Nehisi Coates Quotes

Racism is not merely a simplistic hatred. It is, more often, broad sympathy toward some and broader skepticism toward others.

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• No government, no organisation, no citizen can afford to be less than vigilant in combating bigotry, intolerance and hatred. And frankly, our way of life depends on that vigilance.

  

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• I sometimes feel that racism is getting worse.

  

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• Sometimes, in the midst of a tragedy like the Newton massacre, we witness incredible acts of valor, tenderness, grace, and decency. We saw it from Sandy Hook Elementary School's teachers, students, and parents, as well as from their community and country. The outpouring of sympathy and help has been touching and, at times, inspiring.

  

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• You have to take strength from the people that love you and the people that love Barbara and the huge number of expressions of sympathy and compassion and support. That has been extremely moving.

  

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• Years ago when I was in a cover band and we were playing dances, that was quite a different thing. You were there as part of an event. When you're a songwriter, you are the event. So it's a little bit of a different focus.

  

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• Racism is not merely a simplistic hatred. It is, more often, broad sympathy toward some and broader skepticism toward others.

  

  Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • Racism
  • Sympathy
  • Hatred