Michael Novak Quotes

America rests on shared values rather than shared ethnicity.

America's a melting pot, all races, cultures, religious choices.

Diversity does not preclude political stability.

We need multiculturalism, respect for diversity, tolerance, respect for diverse faiths.

The unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country's greatest strengths.

People need to see that, far from being an obstacle, the world's diversity of languages, religions and traditions is a great treasure, affording us precious opportunities to recognize ourselves in others.

In India we celebrate the commonality of major differences; we are a land of belonging rather than of blood.

We are going forward with the idea of a multicultural , a multinational state, trying to live in unity, at the same time respecting our diversity...But we need to all come together so we can live united.

For me, religious festivals and celebrations have become an important way to teach my children about how we can transform living with diversity from the superficial 'I eat ethnic food', to something dignified, mutually respectful and worthwhile.

I grew up in a neighborhood with blacks and Puerto Ricans and Italians, the whole gamut, so conveying unity has always meant a lot to me.

Ethnic diversity adds richness to a society.

In spite of the huge diversity in Malaysia in terms of religion, culture, race, ethnicity and so forth, we've really gone very far in developing this country.

Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.

Victoria is proudly the multicultural capital of Australia; we have a diverse, harmonious community.

I believe that our country is a richer, more vibrant society precisely because it is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic society.

The diversity of America is a strength of the country, and I don't think that we use that. We don't talk about our strengths. I mean, having so many diverse people in this country from all aspects of all over the world, and we don't use that. I think we should talk about who we are - that melting pot that we've become.

I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one 'race' - the human race - and that we are all members of it.

You have to adjust to where you are but the French are all together - the guys and the women. It's good.

This multicultural approach, saying that we simply live side by side and live happily with each other has failed. Utterly failed.

Religious celebrations, and the good will, high spirits and generosity that mark them, are wonderful occasions for understanding the potential of 'everyday multiculturalism', and how people from diverse faiths can connect and show they care, rather than go down parallel, sometimes hostile, roads.

True Americanism is opposed utterly to any political divisions resting on race and religion. To the race or to the sect, which as such attempts to take possession of the politics or the public education of the country, true Americanism says, Hands off!

This is a country where Jews and Arabs speak without fear. Where people come from different cultures the world over. Where everyone becomes Brazilian rapidly.

We are a multicultural society in a continuous state of abrasion.

We don’t often take advantage of our American diversity, so why are we celebrating it so much.

One united people, regardless of race, language or religion.