Judgment Quote by Charles Colson
“True tolerance is not a total lack of judgment. It's knowing what should be tolerated, and refusing to tolerate that which shouldn't.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Tolerance, Charles Colson, 1998
Tolerance requires discernment: accept what is harmless, reject what is harmful.
In simple terms: Know when to accept and when to reject.
Practice selective tolerance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social activism
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards guide your tolerance?
- When does tolerance become complicity?
Over‑tolerance can enable harmful behavior.