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“True tolerance is not a total lack of judgment. It's knowing what should be tolerated, and refusing to tolerate that which shouldn't.” quote by Charles Colson
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“True tolerance is not a total lack of judgment. It's knowing what should be tolerated, and refusing to tolerate that which shouldn't.”

Charles Colson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Tolerance requires discernment: accept what is harmless, reject what is harmful.

In simple terms: Know when to accept and when to reject.

Key Takeaway

Practice selective tolerance.

Themes

ethics judgment tolerance

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • social activism
  • personal relationships
  • policy making

Key Concepts

philosophy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What standards guide your tolerance?
  • When does tolerance become complicity?
A Different Perspective

Over‑tolerance can enable harmful behavior.

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