A library is thought in cold storage.
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It is easy to be tolerant of the principles of other people if you have none of your own.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having strong principles makes it easier to respect others' beliefs.
Herbert Samuel suggests that true tolerance arises not from a lack of conviction but from a firm understanding of one's own beliefs. When individuals hold strong principles, they can engage with differing viewpoints with genuine respect, rather than indifference born from uncertainty or lack of personal values.
Themes
TolerancePrinciplesRespectBeliefsConviction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a debate on the importance of personal values.
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