Apathy Quote by Frank Moore Colby
“Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Elements of Social Thought, 1905
Tolerance consists mostly of indifference, with a small portion of genuine brotherly love.
In simple terms: Tolerance is mostly apathy, little love.
Cultivate genuine brotherly love within tolerance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community building
- conflict resolution
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we move from indifference to love?
- What role does love play in societal tolerance?
Apathy may undermine true tolerance.