Intolerant Quote by Alice Munro
““They were tolerant of what most people in town would think of as moral lapses in each other, but quite intolerant of departures in dress and hair style, and people not cutting the crusts off of sandwiches ...””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Moons of Jupiter” (hypothetical), 1995
People may accept moral faults but harshly judge outward appearances, revealing hypocrisy in social tolerance.
In simple terms: People judge looks more than deeds.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances over character.
Themes
hypocrisy
social norms
appearance vs. behavior
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
observational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace dress codes
- school uniform policies
- family expectations
- online profile curation
Key Concepts
conformity
judgment
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal freedom with community standards?
- When does judging appearance become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Tolerance of moral lapses can mask deeper prejudice.
