Quote by Criss Jami

There is, after all, no moral difference between the bigot and the tolerator. They are from case to case positive or negative. One man is bigoted because he was given the sword of truth, another because he is angered in thoughtlessness; then, one man is tolerant because he was given the flag of peace, another because he is cowardly and wishes to hide all guilt.

There is, after all, no moral difference between the bigot a

Summary

This quote challenges the notion that there is a moral distinction between bigots and tolerators. It suggests that both can have positive or negative motivations behind their beliefs and actions, depending on the circumstances. The quote emphasizes that some bigotry may arise from arrogance and ignorance, while tolerance can stem from a genuine desire for peace or from fear and a wish to evade responsibility. Ultimately, this highlights the complexity of the human experience and questions our ability to categorize individuals solely on their moral positions.

Topics

Anger Positive Peace Morality Philosophy Guilt Bigotry Cowardice Sword Flag Negative Similarity Differentiation Thoughtlessness

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