Tolerance Quotes

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The best defense for any group of people is what we do to defend other people. — Russell Simmons
Through the centuries, the history of peoples is but a lesson in mutual tolerance. — Emile Zola
Human existence may be simpler than we thought. There is no predestination, no unfathomed mystery of life. Demons and gods do not vie for our… — E. O. Wilson
As a personal matter I don't give a damn where mosques, churches, temples or other religious shrines and symbols are built as long as they… — Bob Higgins
The first thing you must do is forget that I'm Black. Second, you must never forget that I'm Black. — Pat Parker
Let us be cautious in making assertions and critical in examining them, but tolerant in permitting linguistic forms. — Rudolf Carnap
There is a beauty that arises from withholding judgment and evading comparison, a grace in not demanding consensus. — David Romtvedt
There is a tendency to judge a race, a nation or any distinct group by its leastworthy members. — Eric Hoffer
Those wearing Tolerance for a label call other views intolerable. — Phyllis McGinley
Tolerance is the only real test of civilization. — Arthur Helps
When we clearly understand that there is no superior sex or superior race, we will have opened the door of communication and laid the foundation… — Zig Ziglar
Xenophobia doesn't benefit anybody unless you're playing high-stakes Scrabble. — Dennis Miller
The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of table manners but of conversation, consideration, tolerance, family feeling, and just… — Judith Martin
Beneath all differences of doctrine or discipline there exists a fundamental agreement as to the simple, absolute essentials in religion. — Julia Ward Howe
The more people come together, the more borders will be opened and people and opinions get together, the more unrenouncable tolerance will be a fundamental… — Thomas Klestil
In a multi-racial society, trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order. — Kamisese Mara
Since others have to tolerate my weaknesses, it is only fair that I should tolerate theirs. — William Allen White
Tolerance and freedom of thought are the veritable antidotes to religious fanaticism. — Baron d'Holbach
The first step toward tolerance is respect and the first step toward respect is knowledge. — Henry Louis Gates
Pain, tolerance, endurance-when it comes down to that point, there's always something left. You just have to find it. — Ryan Lochte

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