Quotes About Diversity

in an imperfect state of the human mind, the interests of truth require a diversity of opinions.

Secondly, the principle requires liberty of tastes and pursuits; of framing the plan of our life to suit our own character; of doing as we like, subject to such consequences as may follow; without impediment from our fellow-creatures, so long as what we do does not harm them even though they should think our conduct foolish, perverse, or wrong.

only through diversity of opinion is there, in the existing state of human intellect, a chance of fair play to all sides of the truth.

Se c'è qualcuno che contesta un'opinione comunemente accettata, o che lo farebbe se solo la legge o l'opinione pubblica glielo consentissero, non abbiamo che da ringraziarlo, spalancare la nostra mente per ascoltarlo, rallegrarci che ci sia qualcuno pronto a fare per noi quel che ci costerebbe ben più fatica fare da soli, sempre che almeno un po' ci importi della certezza o della vitalità delle nostre convinzioni.

La diferencia puede atraer, pero lo que retiene es la semejanza; y los individuos pueden darse recíprocamente felicidad según sean más o menos semejantes entre sí.

Only through diversity of opinion is there, in the existing state of the human intellect, a chance of fair play to all sides of the truth.

Mankind are greater gainers by suffering each other to live as seems good to themselves, than by compelling each to live as seems good to the rest.

The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it. Each is the proper guardian of his own health, whether bodily, or mental and spiritual. Mankind are greater gainers by suffering each other to live as seems good to themselves, than by compelling each to live as seems good to the rest.

Literature, at its best, does not simplify, but it enlarges our minds and sensibilities to the point where we can better handle complexity--even if, as is often the case, we don't entirely agree with what we are reading

The researcher also discovered that as soon as a parishioner married a non-Pole (even if the spouse was Catholic) the rule was that "he must move out to a non-Polish Catholic parish.

Being a true scholar means considering all opinions NOT just the ones we agree with.

Real books, unlike schoolbooks, can't be standardized. They are eccentric; no book fits everyone.

It is absurd and anti-life to be part of a system that compels you to sit in confinement with people of exactly the same age and social class. That system effectively cuts you off from the immense diversity of life and the synergy of variety; indeed, it cuts you off from your own past and future, sealing you in a continuous present much the same way television does.

Free men and women are often very eccentric.

What's gotten in the way of education in the United States is a theory of social engineering that says there is ONE RIGHT WAY to proceed with growing up.

When people decide that a certain way of faith is destined and inevitable, hatred and intolerance follow. Instead of saying, 'The Light is within you, choose the Light,' the message becomes 'Agree with our version of history or we'll kill you.

The Titanides were delighted, they hadn't know the humans had songs.

It was odd, she thought that she had seen all the male crew members naked, but had to come to Themis to see Gaby. What a strange creature she was with no hair.

I thought a while ago, here we are in this incredible place. We know there are a dozen intelligent races in here. What do we do? Sit around and fish? Well, not me. I feel like nosing around. It's what they were paying us for, and it's what I like. Maybe I want some adventure.

Listen, you don't knock my reading habits and I won't knock your old black and white flat films.

Our speech is not as yours, nor our pipes so deep.

Her mother had fun ideas on how to raise a young lady, and they included handguns and karate as well as dancing and voice lessons.

Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage.

to become a Christian one did not have to become a European. [Jesuit mission philosophy]