Bill Frist Quotes

Civilization depends on morality.

It is man's vision of a world fit for rational, civilized humanity which leads him to dare and to suffer to build societies free from want and fear. Concepts such as truth, justice and compassion cannot be dismissed as trite when these are often the only bulwarks which stand against ruthless power.

We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.

Everyone's values are defined by what they will tolerate when it is done to others.

Tolerance is held to be a condition of mind which is encouraged by, and is necessary for, civilization.

For us, universal values such as justice, morality and peace cannot be disputed and it is for this reason that we pursue the restoration of historical truth.

Justice is the foremost virtue of the civilizing races. It subdues the barbarous nations, while injustice arouses the weakest.

When the norm is decency, other virtues can thrive: integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and trust.

In the end, I think everyone should be treated fairly.

Every person has to be respected.

I just want everybody to be respected. It shouldn't be politics because for me it's not, one of the most natural things in our society should be to be respectful.

Britain is at its best when we stand up for the values that we believe in.

The real index of civilization is when people are kinder than they need to be.

I think regardless of what your religion is or what you believe, you try to treat people in a positive way, and that's all you can do in life.

America is a model of force and freedom and moderation - with all the coarseness and rudeness of its people.

Observe decorum, and it will open a path to morality.

We look to our pastors and priests and rabbis and counselors of all kinds to testify of the enduring principles upon which our society is built: honesty, charity, integrity and family.

I believe with all my heart that civilization has produced nothing finer than a man or woman who thinks and practices true tolerance.

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

A civilized man is one who will give a serious answer to a serious question. Civilization itself is a certain sane balance of values.

I want people to treat me as normally as they can. Anybody who doesn't, I feel awkward with.

I believe that... every one of God's creatures was created equal. I believe that everyone should be treated equal, that's the way I was raised and that's the way I live my life.

What this denomination stands for is, really, is the universal vision of all people being treated fairly under the law as God sees us in His sight.

We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.

Another essential to a universal and durable peace is social justice.