Jerry Falwell Jr. Quotes

We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.

Our civilization is becoming less civil. You don’t have the right to demonize somebody just because they disagree with you.

I get very very concerned when I hear people start characterizing their opponents as stupid. I still understand that because politics is a little rough and tumble at times, but I don’t buy it and when they start calling each other either crazy or evil. You and I, we don’t compromise with crazy people or evil people. And so, I don’t think that’s helpful. Generally speaking, just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t make them crazy or evil.

It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with.

I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice.

I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse.

It's not necessary with your friends to discuss something you know you will disagree profoundly on.

If I have my opinion about something, you have your opinion about something, we don't have to fight over it. And we can have a conversation. We can also disagree without being disagreeable, and we can just disagree, which is fine. It doesn't mean that I don't like you, or you don't like me. We just disagree.

…in every locality we should look beyond our noses; and at least say nothing on points where it is probable we shall disagree.

Yeah, you can disagree with someone and still be cool - that's a thing!

It's always very important that you can completely disagree with someone, but it doesn't fundamentally mean that they are bad people.

My father, for his part, was not a man to begrudge anyone a divergent opinion; he'd have been fine if I had written some articles disagreeing with his policies, or even given interviews, as long as I was respectful and civil.

We need to in this country begin again to raise civil discourse to another level. I mean, we shout and scream and yell and get very little accomplished, but you can disagree very much with the next guy and still be friends and acquaintances.

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

You should be able to voice your opinion and respect the voice of the other side. You should be willing to educate yourself and know what it is you're dealing with.

Years ago on my radio show, I used to say, 'I'm a conservative, but I'm not in a bad mood about it.' I've always believed that civility in heavy doses is essential in self-government.

I have tried to maintain civil relationships with everyone I meet - and, even if I violently disagree with them, try to be respectful.

To have a liberal temperament is a kind of psychological boon, To be able to understand that someone you disagree with is not just a terrible creature but somebody with whom you disagree.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

True respect means taking other people's beliefs seriously and assuming they are adult and intelligent enough to be able to cope with it if you tell them, clearly and civility, why you think they are totally, utterly and disastrously wrong.

We must learn that we can disagree with each other without becoming deadly enemies.

We can argue and we can disagree, but we don’t need to poke our fingers in each other’s eyes in order to get our points across.

I think it's important to understand people can disagree on things, and still move forward.

Nobody will ever agree with everything everyone says, especially once an issue or speaker becomes politically charged. But as tolerant and civilized Americans, we should at least have the decency to hear them out.

I have tried to treat people on the other side civilly and look for common ground.