[On being called a self-hating Jew] Hey, I may hate myself, but not because I'm Jewish.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A retort to being called self-hating, denying the reason is religious.
- In plain terms
- He might hate himself, but not because he is Jewish.
- What can you take from it?
- Separate identity from self-loathing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who owns your identity?
- Can you separate identity from self?
Another view
It sidesteps the specific accusation.
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