Prejudice springs from ignorance.
Prejudice springs from ignorance.
Meaning in plain English
Prejudice springing from ignorance connects an unfair judgment with missing understanding. The saying values learning as a possible response to bias.
Example
Someone checks an unsupported group assumption and considers how it affected a decision.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
The growth verb suggests a cause but does not explain every form of prejudice or guarantee that information removes it. A useful interpretation examines actual assumptions, conduct and consequences. Knowledge can also be selectively used to support unfair treatment, so education and accountability need attention together.
When to use it
Use it to discuss bias and understanding with actual conduct examined.
Keep in mind
No single universal cause or automatic cure of prejudice is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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China · source-attributed; earliest origin unverified
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Supplied reference B; unit 262; PDF page 30; collection label: China
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