Believe Quote by Geert Wilders
“We are one of the most tolerant societies in the world, and in order to stay tolerant, my party believes that we should stop being tolerant to the people who are intolerant to us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Rally, Netherlands, 2014
Tolerance must be limited when faced with intolerance, otherwise it erodes itself.
In simple terms: Don’t tolerate those who are intolerant.
Key Takeaway
Set firm boundaries against intolerance.
Themes
tolerance
politics
boundaries
Mood
defensive
critical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- community standards
- political campaigning
Key Concepts
social contract
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it possible to stay tolerant without compromising safety?
- How do you define the line between tolerance and endorsement?
A Different Perspective
Extremism can be used to justify suppression of dissent.
