Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
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What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tolerance is recognizing our shared imperfections and forgiving one another for our mistakes.
In this quote, Voltaire emphasizes the importance of tolerance as a fundamental aspect of humanity. He suggests that since we all are inherently flawed and make mistakes, it is crucial to accept and forgive each other's shortcomings, promoting mutual understanding and coexistence as a natural law.
Themes
ToleranceHumanityForgivenessErrorFrailty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about social harmony and acceptance.
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