Pramila Jayapal Quotes

The best thing we can do when we want to elevate civil dialogue in our American political discourse is to do whatever we can to make sure we treat others kindly with dignity and respect, and that's what I intend to do.

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

Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of an educated man.

I think the reason these readers come back to me is because I represent their points of view. It may not be my point of view, but that's OK. Everyone still deserves to have their say.

My parents would always say, 'It doesnt' matter if it's a guy picking up the garbage or the President of the United States, treat everybody as you would want to be treated.

Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.

I think we need to treat everybody with dignity.

Let's not demonize people who don't happen to agree with us.

We have seen our discourse degraded by casual cruelty. At times, it can seem like the forces pulling us apart are stronger than the forces binding us together. Argument turns too easily into animosity. Disagreement escalates into dehumanization. Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions.

Human rights, no matter whom they affect, are something that should matter to all of us. It's always been a part of my life.

We need to respect free speech, but we need to respect one another's rights to free speech, too.

Cooperation and respect for each other will advance the cause of human rights worldwide. Confrontation, vilification, and double standards will not.

You can disagree without being disagreeable. That's always been my mantra.

Let's cultivate an environment, not just in beauty pageants but in society in general, where we argue like we're right but listen like we're wrong.

I share certain conservative values, but I also believe there is a certain humanity in the basic way you treat people.

I think people need to be treated with respect, and that's what we've demanded from everyone.

Aren't we all human? Don't we all deserve to be respected and treated equally?

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.

Civility is the recognition that all people have dignity that's inherent to their person, no matter their religion, race, gender, sexuality, or ability.

You can disagree without being disagreeable.

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 believe the best influence you can have is not by being preachy, but by trying to live. For example, knowing you're not perfect, but trying to treat everyone kind and accepting everyone for who they are.