Exercise Quote by Fausto Cercignani
“Sometimes true tolerance requires an extraordinary strength, which we are often too weak to exercise.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Ethics of Tolerance, 2016
He argues that true tolerance often demands a strength beyond most people's capacity, highlighting its difficulty.
In simple terms: Tolerance sometimes needs strength we lack.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner strength to practice genuine tolerance.
Themes
ethics
psychology
human limits
Mood
hopeful
challenging
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- community building
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral courage
empathy
self-awareness
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we develop the needed strength?
- What supports help increase tolerance?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook that tolerance can be learned gradually.
