Brother Quote by Westbrook Pegler
“Tolerance to my mind has been greatly overrated . . . . I take as much pleasure in detesting the good brothers and sisters of the [Anti-Saloon] League as they have in hating me.”
About This Quote
The writer argues that tolerance is overvalued, taking pleasure in despising a moral group as much as they despise him.
In simple terms: He sees tolerance as overrated and enjoys mutual disdain.
Question the value of blanket tolerance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- public discourse
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is mutual disdain productive?
- When is tolerance essential?
Tolerance can foster social cohesion despite personal disagreements.