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And love Quote by E. M. Forster

“Tolerance is just a makeshift, suitable for an overcrowded and overheated planet. It carries on when love gives out, and love generally gives out as soon as we move away from our home and our friends.” quote by E. M. Forster
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“Tolerance is just a makeshift, suitable for an overcrowded and overheated planet. It carries on when love gives out, and love generally gives out as soon as we move away from our home and our friends.”

E. M. Forster

About This Quote

Source Essay: Social commentary

Tolerance is a temporary fix for a planet under strain, failing when love and community dissolve as people become distant.

In simple terms: Tolerance is a stopgap in a stressed world.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate lasting connections, not just tolerance.

Themes

tolerance love environment community stress

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • relationship building
  • climate activism
  • education

Key Concepts

social dynamics ecology human relations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What deeper values can replace mere tolerance?
  • How can communities rebuild love amid change?
A Different Perspective

Tolerance alone cannot sustain societies without deeper bonds.

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