In overcoming prejudice, working together is even more effective than talking together.

Sockman’s aphorism argues that prejudice is most effectively dismantled through shared action rather than mere dialogue. Conversation can clarify beliefs and reduce ignorance, but it may leave social distance intact. Cooperative work—pursuing a common goal side by side—creates practical interdependence, exposes people to one another’s competence and character, and builds trust through lived experience. The quote reflects a pragmatic, social-ethical approach associated with mid‑20th‑century American religious leadership: moral change is not only a matter of persuasion but of participation in communities where mutual responsibility is required. It also implies that institutions should design opportunities for collaboration, not just forums for discussion.