If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom. The two are inseparable partners in the great adventure of humanity.
Robert KennedyRead
Ultimately, America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Diversity is a response to intolerance, rooted in America's values of religious freedom.
Robert Kennedy's quote emphasizes that the best answer to intolerance is to embrace and celebrate diversity. He points to the historical context of America's commitment to religious freedom as a foundation for a multicultural society, suggesting that diversity itself is a strength that counters the narrow-mindedness of intolerance.
Themes
DiversityIntoleranceFreedomHeritageUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of inclusion, one might reference this quote to highlight the strength found in diversity.
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