Differences Quote by Anonymous

What we consider to be different depends on what we consider to be the norm.

— Youngme Moon

We are all seeking to live up to normative standards that we recognize, even if we don't all recognize the same standards. This is…

— Samuel Scheffler

“Somewhere, on the edge of consciousness, there is what I call a mythical norm , which each one of us within our hearts knows…

— Audre Lorde

We, as a society, can't tolerate very much difference.

— Doris Lessing

It seems to me patently obvious that we can no more respect and tolerate vast differences in notions of human well-being than we can…

— Sam Harris

“If norms are oppressive, try to foster acceptance of deviations, don't try to destroy the norms themselves — that's a fool's errand.”

— T.J. Kirk

Whatever we, as prospective participants unaware of our specific features, would desire society to be like is what, morally speaking, we ought to institute.

— Thomas Pogge

I believe that society needs to be more open and accepting of things that are seen as 'different.'

— Manny MUA

Society strives on differences.

— Renee Veldman

“Humans are unique in having the astonishing capacity to extend our sympathies far beyond the here and now. through time and space, to anywhere…

— Andrew Westoll

In civilized societies, we spend our lifetimes trying to become what is socially acceptable. We're dark and we're light. We all have both sides…

— Robert De Niro

“If we have learned anything from the liberation movements, we should have learned how difficult it is to be aware of the ways in…

— Peter Singer