In some measure, stimuli from the outside, especially when they are printed or spoken words, evoke some part of a system of stereotypes, so that the actual sensation and the preconception occupy consciousness at the same time. The two are blended, much as if we looked at red through blue glasses and saw green.

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All of American society will benefit from what we have already done, which is to call attention to negative stereotyping of Indians. One of the things I've learned in the last three months is how insidiously Indian stereotyping has filtered into the general American consciousness. We would never allow stereotyping of other racial or ethnic groups in the way that we allow the stereotypes of Indians.

It is impossible to abolish either with a law or an ax the desires of men

The study of error is not only in the highest degree prophylactic, but it serves as a stimulating introduction to the study of truth.

There can be no liberty for a community which lacks the means by which to detect lies.