Civility Quote by Tom Brokaw
“My hope is that we would begin to have a dialogue in this country about the importance of civility. We can have strong differences, but it does seem to me that most of the country believes it's gone to critical mass in what I would call the professional class across the political spectrum - left and right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on National Civility, Tom Brokaw, 2015
The speaker urges a national conversation about civility, recognizing deep political divides but emphasizing the need for respectful discourse across all groups.
In simple terms: Encourage respectful dialogue despite political differences.
Key Takeaway
Promote civil conversation now.
Themes
civility
politics
dialogue
social cohesion
Mood
concerned
hopeful
serious
Type
advice
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- town hall meetings
- online forums
- workplace discussions
- community events
Key Concepts
public discourse
polarization
respectful communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we model civility in heated debates?
- What structures support respectful exchange?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched attitudes can be slow and meet resistance.
