Prejudice is opinion without judgement.

—W. C. Fields

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William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American actor, comedian, juggler and writer. His career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler. He began to incorporate comedy into his act and...

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I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake—which I also keep handy.

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I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.

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Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.

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A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

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I never worry about being driven to drink; I just worry about being driven home.

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When faced with sexism or ageism or lookism or even really aggressive Buddhism, ask yourself the following question:"Is this person in between me and what do I want to do?" If the answer is no, ignore it and move on. Your energy is better used doing your work and outpacing people that way. Then, when you're in charge, don't hire the people who were jerky to you.

Never try to reason the prejudice out of a man. It was not reasoned into him, and cannot be reasoned out.

—Sydney Smith

There are, in every age, new errors to be rectified and new prejudices to be opposed.

—Samuel Johnson

When the judgement's weak,
The prejudice is strong.

It is never too late to give up our prejudices.

—Henry David Thoreau

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