Sheri L. Dew Quotes

Unity in things Necessary, Liberty in things Unnecessary, and Charity in all.

There are many pointers in the Bible concerning the rightness, the goodness, the beauty, the justice, the preciousness of racial harmony and diversity.

As a queen, I speak about unity and respect. I think that is the most important thing.

In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.

We had people of all backgrounds coming together - all races, all creeds, all colors, all status in life. And coming together there was a kind of quiet dignity and a kind of sense of caring and a feeling of joint responsibility.

Honoring everyone contains the promise of possibility.

When we respect everybody around us, we are in peace with everybody around us.

Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace.

Live and allow others to live; hurt no one; life is dear to all living beings.

Freedom goes hand-in-hand with mutual respect.

Respect is the first requisite to good fellowship.

The aim of democracy is harmony, it’s goal is brotherhood.

Real Leaders don't spread derision and division.

I have respect for everybody.

There's heart and soul in everyone, and we need to respect people's choices.

Let's find those people whose names do not cause controversy in our present and in our future. Let's name the monuments and streets for those people whose names do not provoke conflict.

We long for unity, but are unwilling to pay the price. But of course, true unity cannot be so easily won. It starts with a change in attitudes - a broadening of our minds, and a broadening of our hearts.

We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

Human wholeness can never be found in the denigration of another

Yet even differences prove helpful, where there are tolerance, charity and Truth.

Canada is not a melting-pot. Canada is an association of peoples who have, and cherish, great differences but who work together because they can respect themselves and each other.

Through the centuries, the history of peoples is but a lesson in mutual tolerance.

Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt, we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences.

With malice towards none; with charity for all.

Peace is not won by those who fiercely guard their differences, but by those who with open minds and hearts seek out connections.