“As far as I know, only a small minority of mathematicians, even of those with Platonist views, accept the idea that there may be mathematical facts which are true but unknowable.” KnowsMayIdeasFactsViewsAcceptingMathematicalMinoritiesMathematician Author:Abraham Robinson
“I cannot accept the definition of collective good as articulated by a privileged minority in society, especially when that minority is in power.” AcceptingDefinitionsMinoritiesCollectivesPrivilegedCollective Good Book:Conversations with Wole Soyinka Source: Conversations with Wole Soyinka
“The plain message conveyed by the new administration is that George W Bush's America is a Christian nation, and that non-Christians are welcome into the tent so long as they agree to accept their status as a tolerated minority rather than as fully equal citizens. In effect, Bush is saying: "This is our home, and in our home we pray to Jesus as our savior. If you want to be a guest in our home, you must accept the way we pray."” IfsWayWantLongHomeChristianAmericaJesusNationsAcceptingAtheismEffectsPrayingCitizensEqualMessagesAgreePositive AtheismWelcomeAdministrationMinoritiesSaviorGuestsTentsChristian Nation Author:Alan Dershowitz
“Counterfeit tolerance includes the opportunism of one who seeks, or accepts, tolerance for himself, as a minority, but who would deny it to others if ever he should be in a position to grant it.” IfsShouldAcceptingAtheismPositionDenyPositive AtheismToleranceMinoritiesGrantsCounterfeitOpportunism Author:Carl Joachim Friedrich
“I have been raised to believe in freedom of thought and speech. If a minority wishes to accept that position it's their right. What I fear is that this minority may seem to be larger than it truly is. What is strange is that there are still people who believe the world is not a globe.” PeopleIfsWorldBelieveMayHas BeensStillsSeemsWishAcceptingAtheismPositionStrangeSpeechRaisedPositive AtheismMinoritiesGlobesFreedom Of Thought Author:Richard Leakey