Belief Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“Teach children tolerance. No one need surrender his or her own beliefs while extending tolerance to those with other beliefs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, LDS Church, 1992
Tolerance requires respecting others’ beliefs while holding firm to one’s own.
In simple terms: Respect others yet stay true to yourself.
Key Takeaway
Practice respectful dialogue without compromising core values.
Themes
tolerance
beliefs
respect
faith
dialogue
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussions
- classroom settings
- family debates
- public policy
Key Concepts
ethics
pluralism
conviction
social harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you challenge a belief?
- How do you maintain respect while disagreeing?
A Different Perspective
Tolerance can be misused to avoid confronting harmful ideas.
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