Quote by Quentin Crisp

It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom.

It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freed

Summary

This quote suggests that freedom is not brought about by merely stating facts, but rather by consistently repeating them. It highlights the idea that tolerance is not necessarily a result of being enlightened or educated, but rather emerges from a sense of monotony or boredom that stems from constantly hearing the same ideas. In essence, the quote challenges the notion that knowledge alone can foster tolerance and instead proposes the power of repetition in shaping perceptions and societal attitudes.

By Quentin Crisp

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