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“It does not require great art, or magnificently trained eloquence, to prove that Christians should tolerate each other. I, however, am going further: I say that we should regard all men as our brothers. What? The Turk my brother? The Chinaman my brother? The Jew? The Siam? Yes, without doubt; are…” quote by Voltaire
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“It does not require great art, or magnificently trained eloquence, to prove that Christians should tolerate each other. I, however, am going further: I say that we should regard all men as our brothers. What? The Turk my brother? The Chinaman my brother? The Jew? The Siam? Yes, without doubt; are we not all children of the same father and creatures of the same God?”

Voltaire

About This Quote

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

Human beings should see each other as brothers, regardless of race or creed, and practice tolerance.

In simple terms: Treat all people as brothers.

Key Takeaway

Practice universal tolerance.

Themes

tolerance humanity equality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • multicultural workplaces
  • community building
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

brotherhood universalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster brotherhood in divided societies?
  • What barriers prevent true tolerance?
A Different Perspective

Tolerance can be challenged by deep-seated prejudice.

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