Jeremiah Wright Quotes

So many of the problems we have today are because people don't respect the beliefs of others.

We must create a climate where people agree that human beings are more alike than unalike. The only way to do that is through education.

If you're talking about coexisting and tolerance then you have to live by example, and you can't have shiny people all the time everywhere, which is what breeds that sort of thinking - this is better than this, that is better than that.

Even from when I was in grade school or church or wherever, I was always like: we're one, and we should respect each other and grow as one. And respect each other's diversity, of course.

Pluralism, democracy, unity, respect all mean nothing because on the ground, we hate each other

That differences of race, color, and creed are natural, and that diverse groups, institutions, and ideas are stimulating factors in the development of man; That to promote harmony in diversity is a responsible task of religion and statesmanship; That since no individual can express the whole truth, it is essential to treat with understanding and good will those whose views differ from our own; That by the testimony of history intolerance is the door to violence, brutality and dictatorship; and That the realization of human interdependence and solidarity is the best guard of civilization.

Teach children tolerance. No one need surrender his or her own beliefs while extending tolerance to those with other beliefs.

It is not a merit to tolerate, but rather a crime to be intolerant.

Beware of the differences that blind us to the unity that binds us.

What people often mean by getting rid of conflict is getting rid of diversity, and it is of the utmost importance that these should not be considered the same.

Yet even differences prove helpful, where there are tolerance, charity and Truth.

How do we create a harmonious society out of so many kinds of people? The key is tolerance -- the one value that is indispensable in creating community.

Respecting differences is very difficult.

Tolerance is the positive and cordial effort to understand another's beliefs, practices, and habits without necessarily sharing or accepting them.

I have never altered my feelings towards individuals, as men or as women, whether they believe as I do or not. Can you live as neighbors with me? I can with you; and it is no particular concern of mine whether you believe with me or not.

I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you come from or sexual orientation.

Tolerance is the only real test of civilization.

I do believe that part of us ending racism is us seeing each other's humanity and learning to love each other, even if we look different or worship differently or live differently.

Exclusion is always dangerous. Inclusion is the only safety if we are to have a peaceful world.

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

It is our responsibility to find God in someone who is different from us. I think that God basically says, 'I created diversity on purpose, and it is your responsibility to figure out how to make it work.'

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

Without tolerance, our world turns into hell.

You can be for someone without being against someone else.