Consequence Quote by Voltaire
“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source, attributed to Voltaire
Tolerance arises from recognizing shared human frailty; forgiving others' mistakes is a natural law of coexistence.
In simple terms: Accept others' flaws because we all have them.
Practice mutual forgiveness.
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When to use this quote
- workplace conflicts
- family disputes
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits your ability to forgive?
- How can societies institutionalize tolerance?
It may simplify complex moral judgments.