Agree Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“If you're always in the company of people who agree with you, you're going to think of people who don't agree with you as venal or stupid. I constantly tell my students that if they're in the company of people who always say "amen" to what you say, find other company. And that is the source of illiberalism, when you are unable to listen to someone who thinks differently. That's when democracies are in trouble.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Democratic Discourse, 2015
Surrounding yourself only with agreement breeds intolerance and weakens democracy.
In simple terms: Only hearing agreement makes you dismiss dissent.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse viewpoints to strengthen democratic health.
Themes
democracy
critical thinking
education
communication
Mood
reflective
concerned
instructive
Type
educational
political
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- media consumption
- political debates
Key Concepts
echo chambers
intolerance
political polarization
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to encounter opposing views?
- How does echo chamber affect decision making?
A Different Perspective
Homogeneous groups can reinforce bias and limit growth.
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