Civility Quote by Opal Tometi
“Civility is the recognition that all people have dignity that's inherent to their person, no matter their religion, race, gender, sexuality, or ability.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Forum, Opal Tometi, 2018
Civility means respecting every person's inherent dignity regardless of identity, fostering mutual respect across differences.
In simple terms: Respect everyone’s inherent dignity.
Key Takeaway
Practice respectful engagement with all people.
Themes
ethics
human rights
social cohesion
inclusion
respect
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- public spaces
- online interactions
- community events
- education
Key Concepts
Human dignity
intersectionality
civil discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions demonstrate true respect for dignity?
- How can we sustain civility in polarized debates?
A Different Perspective
Civility can be superficial without genuine empathy.
