Bearable Quote by Israel Zangwill
“As soon as you tolerate something, it becomes bearable, and before long it will become common.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Modern Mind", 1912
Tolerance normalizes behavior, making it eventually accepted as standard.
In simple terms: Accepting something makes it normal.
Beware of normalizing harmful habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- fashion trends
- technology adoption
- dietary habits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits have become too accepted?
- How can you challenge harmful norms?
Tolerance can enable negative practices if unchecked.