“So how do we solve this ancient problem? How can we not just tolerate someone who believes differently than we do, but actually respect them for those beliefs? Because nothing less than that will do. It cant. Simply tolerating someone who believes differently than we do isnt enough. Accepting them isnt enough. Having true and abiding peace with them means loving them. And that means respecting them. Because love without respect isnt real love at all. Its at best condescending patronization.”
Quote by John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth
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John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth
John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth, was a prominent British politician and colonial official. Born on October 5, 1751, and passing away on February 14, 1834, he served as the Governor-General of India, where he had a significant impact on the colonial rule. more
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