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The word 'tolerance' once meant we all have the right to argue rationally for our deepest convictions in the public arena. Now it means those convictions are not even subject to rational debate.

— Nancy Pearcey

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

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

— John F. Kennedy

Obviously a primary liberal conviction is that we should be tolerant of other peoples' convictions. But if we believe in something, we had better find ways to say so convincingly.

— Tony Judt

Tolerance is a virtue that depends upon peace and strength.

— Charles Lindbergh

The responsibility of tolerance lies with those who have the wider vision.

— George Eliot

What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.

— Voltaire

I think tolerance is something everybody needs to be reminded of, especially in a reactionary political world. Well, actually, I should say, a reactionary political climate.

— Bruce Davison

Tolerance is a very dull virtue. It is boring. Unlike love, it has always had a bad press. It is negative. It merely means putting up with people, being able to stand things.

— E. M. Forster

Tolerance is not really a lived virtue; it's more of a cerebral ascent.

— Krista Tippett

✗Opposing Perspectives

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.

— Robert Green Ingersoll

Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions.

— Gilbert K. Chesterton