"I suspect that no community will become humane and caring by restricting what its members can say"
- Derek Bok
About this Quote
This quote by Derek Bok suggests that merely limiting what people can say will not suffice to produce a humane and caring neighborhood. Bok suggests that it takes more than just restricting speech to develop a community that is compassionate and understanding. He recommends that it is very important to concentrate on the underlying values and beliefs of the neighborhood, and to promote an environment of respect and understanding. This can be done through education, dialogue, and open interaction. Bok's quote implies that it is inadequate to simply limit what people can state, but rather to create an environment where individuals can reveal their thoughts and sensations in a respectful and constructive manner. This will assist to develop a community that is more understanding and thoughtful.
This quote is written / told by Derek Bok somewhere between March 22, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Lawyer from USA.
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