"Nothing makes you more tolerant of a neighbor's noisy party than being there"
- Franklin P. Jones
About this Quote
This quote by Franklin P. Jones suggests that experiencing something first-hand can assist us to be more tolerant of it. In this case, it is a noisy party that is being hosted by a neighbor. By being present at the party, we can get a better understanding of the situation and be more accepting of it. We might pertain to understand that the noise is not as loud or invasive as we at first thought, or that the celebration is not as disruptive as we had actually imagined. Existing can likewise help us to feel sorry for our next-door neighbor and understand why they are hosting the celebration. Eventually, this quote motivates us to be more open-minded and tolerant of our neighbors and their activities.
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