"Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men"
- Jane Addams
About this Quote
This quote by Jane Addams talks with the idea that human being is not a physical location or point, but instead a way of life. It is an attitude of regard for all individuals, despite their history, beliefs, or identity. This mindset of respect is necessary for a society to work in a calm and unified way. It is a means of living that values the contributions of all individuals as well as identifies the significance of diversity. It is a way of life that motivates collaboration and also understanding, as opposed to department and also hatred. By embracing this attitude of respect, we can develop a more fair as well as just culture. Jane Addams' quote is a reminder that all of us have a responsibility to develop a more civil society, and that it begins with each of us.
This quote is written / told by Jane Addams between September 6, 1860 and May 21, 1935. He/she was a famous Activist from USA.
The author also have 7 other quotes.
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"Noble life demands a noble architecture for noble uses of noble men. Lack of culture means what it has always meant: ignoble civilization and therefore imminent downfall"
