Ifs Quote by Arlene Francis
“If there's anything intolerance can't tolerate, it's ridicule!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1965
Intolerance cannot endure mockery; those who are intolerant are vulnerable to being ridiculed.
In simple terms: Intolerant people can’t stand being mocked.
Avoid intolerance; embrace humility.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- online debates
- political discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen intolerance break under ridicule?
- Can humor heal or worsen division?
Ridicule can sometimes reinforce intolerance rather than diminish it.