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“As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance” quote by U Thant
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“As a Buddhist, I was trained to be tolerant of everything except intolerance”

U Thant

About This Quote

A Buddhist perspective tolerates all but intolerance, highlighting a paradox of acceptance.

In simple terms: Accept everything except intolerance.

Key Takeaway

Promote tolerance, reject intolerance.

Themes

tolerance paradox spirituality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • interfaith dialogue
  • conflict resolution
  • education
  • policy making

Key Concepts

ethical consistency moral limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does tolerance become complicity?
  • How to balance acceptance with confronting intolerance?
A Different Perspective

Tolerance may be challenged by extreme views.

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