he World Tolerance Day It has been celebrated every 16 November since 1995, announcing a date UNESCO For publicity purposes Respect, acceptance and cultural diversity around the world. This day was established as a cumulative response Violence, discrimination and conflict which affects modern society. Thus, UNESCO, in its efforts to promote peace and cooperation among nations, recognized it Tolerance is an essential value for peaceful coexistence And Building fair and supportive societies.The celebration of this day invites us to reflect on the importance of accepting and respecting cultural, religious, political or social differences, in order to live and build harmony. A more inclusive world.
And to make this day and the values it makes more present, we chose its words Opinion leader, thinker and activist as Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. or the Dalai LamaAmong others, it can serve as inspiration for us Move towards endurance. His phrase reminds us The importance of empathyPeace and mutual respectValues that form the basis of a A healthy and united society.
50 phrases about tolerance said by politicians, activists, religious figures and opinion leaders
- “Give Intolerance itself is a form of violence and obstacles to the development of a true democratic spirit.” Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), pacifist leader.
- “Peace cannot be maintained by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” Albert Einstein (1879–1955), theoretical physicist.
- “Sympathy and tolerance are not signs of weakness, but a sign of strength”. Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader of Tibet.
- “I don’t agree with what you’re saying, but I’ll defend your right to say it to the death.” Evelyn Beatrice Hall (1868–1956), British author.
- “Respect for the rights of others is peace.” Benito Juárez (1806–1872), former President of Mexico.
- “Give Peace begins with a smile“. Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), Missionary.
- “Diversity is our greatest asset. Desmond Tutu (1931–2021), Archbishop of South Africa.
- “Tolerance does not mean a lack of responsibility for one’s beliefs. Rather, it condemns the oppression or oppression of others.” John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), President of the United States.
- “True wisdom lies in knowing one’s own ignorance.” Socrates (470-399 BC), Greek philosopher.
- “She Superstition is the child of ignoranceWilliam Hazlitt (1778–1830), English essayist.
- “Education is the best vaccine against intolerance.” Robin Cook (1946–2005), British politician.
- “Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the ability to manage conflict peacefully.” Ronald Reagan (1911–2004), former President of the United States.
- “Give Diversity is a blessingNot a threat.” Jimmy Carter (1924–present), former President of the United States.
- “Justice will not be served until those who are not victims are as outraged as those who are.” Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), scientist and statesman.
- “Peace is more than the absence of war; it is the presence of justice.” Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), civil rights leader.
- “Freedom is incompatible with the love of censorship.” Voltaire (1694-1778), French philosopher.
- “Diversity enriches us; tolerance unites us.” Kofi Annan (1938–2018), diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “Racism is a problem of those who fear difference.” Desmond Tutu (1931–2021), Archbishop of South Africa.
- “She Need love and compassionNot a luxury. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader of Tibet.
- “Peace and tolerance are two sides of the same coin.” Anwar Sadat (1918–1981), President of Egypt and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “Peace comes from understanding that we are all interconnected.” Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022), Buddhist monk.
- “Tolerance is an active respect for rights and freedom of others“. Kofi Annan (1938–2018), diplomat.
- “Peace is not achieved by force, but with patience and understanding.” Nelson Mandela (1918–2013), activist and former President of South Africa.
- “Give Mutual understanding It is the first step toward acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be peace.” John F. Kennedy (1917–1963), President of the United States.
- “Freedom and peace are inseparable, and cannot be achieved without each other.” Angela Merkel (1954–present), former Chancellor of Germany.
- “Hate doesn’t end with hate, hate ends with love. That’s the eternal rule.” Buddha (c. 563-483 BC), philosopher and founder of Buddhism.
- “Respect for others begins with respect for oneself.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881), Russian novelist.
- “Peace is not something to be achieved; it is a way of life.” Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022), Buddhist monk.
- “Love doesn’t make the world go round, but it makes the journey worthwhile.” Franklin P. Jones (1908–1980), American columnist.
- “Peace is the result of justice, and justice is established Understanding and respect“. Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “Diversity is the art of thinking independently together.” Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), businessman and editor of Forbes.
- “Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), civil rights leader.
- “Love and compassion are essential to peace.” Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader of Tibet.
- “Justice without compassion is cruelty.” Saint Augustine (354-430), Christian philosopher.
- “She Respect and compassion They are the best antidotes to hatred.” Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022), Buddhist monk.
- “Peace is the answer, whatever the question.” Jane Addams (1860–1935), social activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “Peace cannot be built on a foundation of hatred.” Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), pacifist leader.
- “Hate never subsides with hate, only with love.” Buddha (c. 563-483 BC), founder of Buddhism.
- “There is true freedom Accept the differences of othersJohn Stuart Mill (1806-1873), British philosopher.
- “Respect for others is the foundation of justice.” Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American scientist and statesman.
- “Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can.” Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), civil rights activist.
- “Give Diversity is the wealth of the world; Respect is its foundation.” Kofi Annan (1938–2018), diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “Sympathy is the purest form of tolerance.” Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader of Tibet.
- “Peace is not something that is achieved; it is something that is lived.” Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022), Buddhist monk.
- “Hate, whether against race or religion, is always ignorance.” Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962), diplomat and activist.
- “The first step in the evolution of morality is a sense of solidarity with other people.” Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965), physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- “She Hate is the enemy of peace; Only respect can eradicate it.” Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader.
- “Peace is achieved by embracing diversity and understanding difference.” Jimmy Carter (1924–present), former President of the United States.
- “Love and compassion are the foundation of a peaceful life.” Dalai Lama (1935–present), spiritual leader.
- “There is no way to peace, Peace is the wayMahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), pacifist leader