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Disparaging Quotes

Words on being talked down to, and pushing back.

These disparaging quotes look at what it feels like to be belittled or stereotyped in public life, and how people respond when they'd rather be treated with care.

I think disparaging something you don't understand, while a very normal thing - I expect more from serious people.

Quotes by Zal Batmanglij

Google that, 'old white men,' and you'll find that comes out of the mouths of liberals in a daily basis across the country. They're disparaging a group of people, and it's time somebody stood up for that group of people.

Quotes by Steve King

I think it's funny how excited people can get about things I say that don't have anything to do with music. I made a disparaging comment about McDonald's on Twitter once and people flipped out on me.

Quotes by Ron Pope

Mr. Trump never made any derogatory or disparaging comments about Mexican immigrants... He was talking about Mexico. They're allowing people to pour through their borders, and that's a problem for our national security.

Quotes by Michael Cohen

About Quotes

I love my job... but I find myself awkwardly straddling the divide between British Islam and the British media. I get pretty exhausted of having to constantly endure a barrage of lazy stereotypes, inflammatory headlines, disparaging generalisations, and often inaccurate...

Quotes by Mehdi Hasan

Although my dad's a writer, we grew up in a telly-watching household. I never found him disparaging about television.

Quotes by Louis Theroux

Multiculturalism and academic feminism started disparaging works of genius on the basis of their authors' sex and race.

Quotes by Heather Mac Donald

But the disparaging of those we love always alienates us from them to some extent. We must not touch our idols; the gilt comes off in our hands.

Quotes by Gustave Flaubert

Both referred to the Affordable Care Act, which is the accurate title of the health care reform law, as 'Obamacare.' That is a disparaging reference to the President of the United States, it is meant as a disparaging reference to...

Quotes by Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Act Quotes

There will be no name-calling when I disagree with anyone, no disparaging remarks toward anyone, no taking sole credit for collective achievements or blaming others when things go wrong.

Quotes by David Ige

No one likes to be criticized, of course, but if the things we successfully strive for do not make our future selves happy, or if the things we unsuccessfully avoid do, then it seems reasonable (if somewhat ungracious) for them...

Quotes by Daniel Gilbert

I have never been on the receiving end of a hate crime, or even a disparaging remark to my face.

Quotes by Carol Anshaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations do these disparaging quotes describe?
They cover political commentary, media stereotyping, and public remarks aimed at groups or individuals, including real historical political statements handled factually.
Do the quotes defend or criticize disparaging remarks?
Mostly they criticize the practice, pointing out double standards or pushing back against being dismissed unfairly, rather than endorsing disparagement itself.
What does the quote about British Islam and media address?
It reflects on the exhaustion of facing lazy stereotypes and being caught between two identities in public discourse, a common thread in these quotes.
Is disparaging always about serious political topics?
Not always. One quote notes that disparaging things people don't understand is common everywhere, even outside politics, though it expects better from serious people.
Where can I find more quotes on standing up to criticism?
Browse care quotes for a gentler contrast, or about quotes for wider public discourse themes.

For related reflections on standing your ground, see quotes filed under always speaking up, or browse the wider about collection for context.