Gene Robinson Quotes

For me, human rights simply endorse a view of life and a set of moral values that are perfectly clear to an eight-year-old child. A child knows what is fair and isn't fair, and justice derives from that knowledge.

Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.

There are times … when every one of us must make a stand for human right and justice, or you never feel clean again.

I just believe in standing up for people and against discrimination. I consider myself an advocate for human rights.

My father was a humanitarian, but he didn't side one way or another with any certain right's groups. He just believed in people.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.

I am passionate about human rights.

The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.

And each of us can practice rights ourselves, treating each other without discrimination, respecting each other's dignity and rights.

We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world.

The sturdiest pillars of human morality are compassion and a sense of justice.

If only we could accept that there is no difference between us where human values are concerned. Whatever sex.

Our philosophy is that we care about people first.

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

Every human being, including those who belong to the enemy, have rights.

Put people first.

Compassion is not a sloppy sentimental feeling for people ... it is an absolutely practical belief that regardless of a person's background, ability or ability to pay, he should be provided with the best that society has to offer.

Always be capable of feeling … any injustice committed against anyone anywhere in the world.

Human rights, no matter whom they affect, are something that should matter to all of us. It's always been a part of my life.

Human rights must work to uplift human dignity.

I do believe in humanism, and I believe that we should treat each other with respect and care and look after each other. All human beings should have an equal chance to survive in society, and inequality is a big problem in society.

My entire life has been guided by a sense of equality, equality for loved ones.

I really believe that all of us, as Americans... we all need to be treated like fellow human beings.

Fighting for human rights, a commitment to social justice and treating people with dignity are all things that are important to us as Canadians.

I would simply not compromise on the fundamental rights of people.