Stephanie Beatriz Quotes

I think what's important is to give space to the range of human experience.

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

No human trait deserves less tolerance in everyday life, and gets less, than intolerance.

The best religion is the most tolerant.

All I know for sure is that issues like race, like class, are always best approached with compassion and open-mindedness.

I come from a very non-accepting family, but I'm very accepting.

One of the lines from my books is about having respect for different minds, and if I had to have an epitaph at this point in my life, that would be it.

The responsibility of tolerance lies with those who have the wider vision.

Because trying to see all sides, such an instinct is particularly Jewish.

Let us not speak of tolerance. This negative word implies grudging concessions by smug consciences. Rather, let us speak of mutual understanding and mutual respect.

Liberals allow right-wingers on their platforms to have a 'civilized discussion,' but there's no reasoning with racists. I don't want them to have a platform that humanizes them. I want to talk down to them and meet them exactly where they are, with absolutely no respect.

Embrace the humanity of everyone, especially those you don't understand.

I want people to be more accepting.

A lot of kids can't identify with the things I've done and where I'm from and who I am as an individual. That's why I've tried to be a person and live my life in a way that can be identified by all cultures.

My parents taught me never to judge others based on whom they love, what color their skin is, or their religion. Why make life miserable for someone when you can use your energy for good? We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful. When you hear people making hateful comments, stand up to them. Point out what a waste it is to hate, and you could open their eyes.

Respecting differences is very difficult.

When you have reached your own room, be kind to those Who have chosen different doors and to those who are still in the hall.

My daughter and stepson are really broad-minded.

You don't have to love them. You just have to respect their rights.

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.

I want there to be a level of respect between everybody.

We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.

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

I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate.