Fear Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
““There is a growing wave in this country of fear, and of intolerance which springs from fear. Sometimes it is a religious intolerance, sometimes it is a racial intolerance, but all intolerance grows from the same roots.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1948
Intolerance stems from fear, whether religious or racial, sharing common roots.
In simple terms: Fear breeds intolerance across groups.
Address fear to reduce intolerance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- community building
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies confront fear to lower intolerance?
- What role does empathy play?
Fear can be deeply ingrained, making change slow.