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Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none
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"Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none"

- Edmund Burke

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This quote by Edmund Burke speaks with the value of tolerance in society. He is suggesting that if we are to have a society that is tolerant of different beliefs and viewpoints, then it should be tolerant of all beliefs and opinions. If we only tolerate specific beliefs and viewpoints, then we are not genuinely tolerant. Burke is highlighting the importance of being open-minded and accepting of various point of views. He is suggesting that if we are to have a society that is truly tolerant, then we need to be willing to accept and respect the beliefs and viewpoints of others, even if we do not concur with them. This quote is a tip that tolerance is essential for a healthy and harmonious society. It is a suggestion that we must want to accept and respect the beliefs and viewpoints of others, even if we do not concur with them.

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Edmund Burke This quote is written / told by Edmund Burke between January 12, 1729 and July 9, 1797. He was a famous Statesman from Ireland. The author also have 77 other quotes.

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