Claudio Hummes Quotes

As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.

Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's point of view, but also to accept it eagerly as a challenge to your own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving other people.

And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers; recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.

I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as 'us' and 'them' - he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above... he knows that we all love our country... and he's always ready to listen to good ideas... he's always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.

Happy the generation where the great listen to the small, for it follows that in such a generation the small will listen to the great.

We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another

My hope is to create spaces where people of all stripes can come together and speak at a lower decibel level. We make more sense that way. We sound more like our real selves that way.

I think I'm always trying to see the other's point of view, dealing in a very heart-to-heart way.

The best thing we can do when we want to elevate civil dialogue in our American political discourse is to do whatever we can to make sure we treat others kindly with dignity and respect, and that's what I intend to do.

Be very, very patient and very open-minded, and listen to what people have to say.

I think I've advanced my views with compassion and tolerance.

We need a type of patriotism that recognizes the virtues of those who are opposed to us.

I listen. I meet with everybody, I don't care what their political persuasion is - whether it be a labor union or small-business folks or individuals who have problems. But I meet with everybody and listen.

Humor, humility, and, of course, honesty, all are qualities that work in public and cultural diplomacy.

Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference.

Men have to descend from their pedestal and learn how to be more broadminded and spiritual.

I'm in the civil discourse business. I think it takes all kinds. And more power to everybody.

We have to believe that we can hold different points of view without labeling each other bad feminists.

It would never occur to me to judge anyone.

Broad-mindedness is related to tolerance; open-mindedness is the sibling of peace.

One of the things my father taught me was you should not exclude those who are opposed to your ideas.

The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.

You don't tell people who disagree with you they'd be better off somewhere else. And you don't reduce them to stereotypes; you address them as fully formed people worthy of respect. You try to persuade them.

The thing about me is that I don't judge my audience. I welcome. It is a big tent.

Learn to respect sincerity of conviction in our opponents.