Breasts Quote by William Borah
“There is nothing that dies so hard and rallies so often as intolerance. The vices and passions which it summons to its support are the most ruthless and the most persistent harbored in the human breast. They sometimes sleep but they never seem to die. Anything, any extraordinary situation, any unnecessary controversy, may light those fires again and plant in our republic that which has destroyed every republic which undertook to nurse it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. Senate, 1915
Intolerance persists like a dormant fire, reigniting with controversy and destroying societies if unchecked.
In simple terms: Intolerance never truly dies and can flare up again.
Key Takeaway
Address intolerance before it fuels conflict.
Themes
intolerance
politics
societal decay
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media coverage
- community conflicts
- legislative discussions
Key Concepts
human nature
psychology
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent intolerance from resurfacing?
- What role does leadership play in curbing it?
A Different Perspective
Intolerance can be suppressed but not eliminated without systemic change.
