Average Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“There is no other subject on which the average mind is so much confused as the subject of tolerance and intolerance... Tolerance applies only to persons, but never to principles. Intolerance applies only to principles, but never to persons.”
About This Quote
Tolerance applies to people, not ideas; intolerance applies to ideas, not people, highlighting a paradox in moral judgments.
In simple terms: Tolerance for people, not ideas.
Key Takeaway
Balance tolerance and intolerance.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
social
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- interpersonal conflict
Key Concepts
principles
humanity
judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we respect ideas while critiquing them?
- When does intolerance become necessary?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex issues.
