Quotations are the fundamental distillation of a writer’s life and thinking as recorded in words and phrases for posterity. Through them the reader is afforded the unique opportunity to share in the thoughts, the life and the experiences of the writer. In a special way, they offer the reader a window into the mind of the author and hopefully an inducement to read further and learn more about the author and the story he relates.

On a wider scale, they are, as William Feather wrote, “the wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages preserved into perpetuity“, and as such they are available for the enrichment and enhancement of humanity, regardless of age, sex, race, educational or economic status. They are indeed, as the Talmud states, “food for the famished”.

The collection of quotations presented in this blog, have been chosen by me because of their special impact upon me. They have been published so that you too, may experience the joy I have had over the years reading them and getting to know the authors.

I trust that you will come to know the feeling of deep satisfaction possible from reading them, searching out the author and meditating upon their meaning and their impact on your life.

Friday, January 30, 2009

TOLERANCE

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs
Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others. …….John F. Kennedy

Human diversity makes tolerance more than a virtue;
it makes it a requirement for survival. ……Bene Dubos

No human trait deserves less Tolerance in everyday life,
and gets less, than intolerance. ………Giacomo Leopardi

Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions. …….Gilbert K. Chesterton

Anger and Intolerance are the twin enemies of correct understanding. Mohandas Candhi

Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love. ……Frank Love

Tolerance is the price we pay for living in a free, pluralistic society. ……Robert Casey

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world. ……Jose Serrano
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