--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Counterfeit tolerance includes the…" description: "\"Counterfeit tolerance includes the opportunism of one who seeks, or accepts, tolerance for himself, as a minority, but who would deny it to others if e..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b0/carl-joachim-friedrich-75454_accepting_counterfeit-tolerance-includes-the-oppor_1690676.jpg" --- # Counterfeit tolerance includes the opportunism of one who… ![“Counterfeit tolerance includes the opportunism of one who seeks, or accepts, tolerance for himself, as a minority, but who would deny it to others if ever he should be in a position to grant it.” quote by Carl Joachim Friedrich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b0/carl-joachim-friedrich-75454_accepting_counterfeit-tolerance-includes-the-oppor_1690676.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b0/carl-joachim-friedrich-75454_accepting_counterfeit-tolerance-includes-the-oppor_1690676.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b0/carl-joachim-friedrich-75454_accepting_counterfeit-tolerance-includes-the-oppor_1690676.jpg) > “Counterfeit tolerance includes the opportunism of one who seeks, or accepts, tolerance for himself, as a minority, but who would deny it to others if ever he should be in a position to grant it.” Carl Joachim Friedrich ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Tolerance is often granted selectively, protecting the minority while denying the same to others when power shifts. **In simple terms:** People give tolerance to themselves but not to others. Key Takeaway Apply universal tolerance, not selective. Themes tolerance power ethics minority rights Mood reflective critical Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - legislative debates - community leadership - human rights advocacy Key Concepts social contract ethical consistency political philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How can we ensure tolerance is applied equally? - What mechanisms prevent selective tolerance? 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