Jay Inslee Quotes

There is nothing in the genius of America more precious today than the spirit of religious and political tolerance in its application to our own people.

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx.

We, as Americans, do our level best to avoid being cruel to one another; we're led out of a diverse nation to come together and learn how to live with one another in a way that elevates everyone and our way of life. We've tried mightily to renew and imagine - imagine anew what it means to be free, what it means to be fair.

The best religion is the most tolerant.

We shall all respect the principles of each other and do nothing that would be regarded as an act of oppression to any portion of the people.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

I think tolerance and acceptance and love is something that feeds every community.

We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.

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.

If tolerance is the best we can do in this moment, then by all means let's be tolerant. But by stopping there, by merely tolerating each other, we miss so much.

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

I want people to be more accepting.

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

I have friends who are black, white, purple, gay, straight, Martian, yellow, old, and young. I have friends who are animals and a few who I believe to be robots. All of them are people to me. In my mind, it's not about what you look like or what you do; it's about who you are inside.

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.

I enjoy mixed audiences, not one particular group. Short, tall, scientists, Jews, gentiles, whatever, as long as they breathe and like to laugh.

I am committed to examining my feelings and will recognize, appreciate and respect the differences among people in our society.

My family was very, very receptive to all; all races, religions.

Dear sisters and brothers, I am not against anyone.

I celebrate everyone's religious holidays. if it's good enough for the righteous, it's good enough for the self-righteous, I always say.

Different people have different opinions, and it's okay to respect all of them.

Anyone can be tolerant of those who are tolerant.

The new spirituality will step away from dogma, will step away from 'We're right and you're wrong.'

The great thing is that whether we have faith or not, we are by and large very tolerant of people, whatever their particular view.