"To know a person's religion we need not listen to his profession of faith but must find his brand of intolerance"
- Eric Hoffer
About this Quote
This quote by Eric Hoffer recommends that a person's religion is not always identified by what they state, but rather by how they act. He suggests that an individual's real faith can be figured out by their level of intolerance towards those who are various from them. This quote encourages us to look beyond what people state and to observe their behavior in order to comprehend their beliefs. It recommends that an individual's faith is not always identified by their words, however by their actions. Hoffer's quote motivates us to be more mindful of our own habits and to be more tolerant of those who are different from us. It is a pointer that our faith ought to be reflected in our actions, not just in our words.
This quote is written / told by Eric Hoffer between July 25, 1902 and May 21, 1983. He was a famous Writer from USA.
The author also have 85 other quotes.
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