C. S. Lewis Quotes

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

I think 'understanding' and 'acceptance' are the most important words.

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.

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

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

One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.

I think we should all be tolerant of each other and embrace each others' strengths and differences and uniqueness and beauty.

The highest result of education is tolerance.

You treat everyone with respect even though you don’t know them and even though you do not agree with them.

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.

We need not think alike to love alike.

'Laramie' is a way in to replacing any hate in your heart with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

I'm about love and unity, always.

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

I want people to be more accepting.

The day you don't mess with somebody, that would be exclusive rather than inclusive. I strive to be inclusive.

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

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.

The first step toward tolerance is respect and the first step toward respect is knowledge.

There is some truth in everything. Views and opinions are different aspects. Do not quarrel with others.

What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity.

Be kind. It's worthwhile to make an effort to learn about other people and figure out what you might have in common with them. If you allow yourself to be somewhat curious - and if you get into the habit of doing that - it's the first step to being open minded and realizing that your points of view aren't totally opposite.

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

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.'