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India will teach us the tolerance and gentleness of mature mind, understanding spirit and a unifying, pacifying love for all human beings.
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That differences of race, color, and creed are natural, and that diverse groups, institutions, and ideas are stimulating factors in the development of man;
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That to promote harmony in diversity is a responsible task of religion and statesmanship;
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That since no individual can express the whole truth, it is essential to treat with understanding and good will those whose views differ from our own;
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That by the testimony of history intolerance is the door to violence, brutality and dictatorship; and
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That the realization of human interdependence and solidarity is the best guard of civilization.

 

Will Durant

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Arthur M. Schlesinger

 

The highest result of education is tolerance. Long ago men fought and died for their faith; but it took ages to teach them the other kind of courage, — the courage to recognize the faiths of their brethren and their rights of conscience. Tolerance is the first principle of community; it is the spirit which conserves the best that all men think.

 

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Dalai Lama

 

We must improve the relationship between China and Tibet as well as between Tibetans in and outside Tibet. With truth and equality as our foundation, we must try to develop friendship between Tibetans and Chinese through better understanding in the future. The time has come to apply our common wisdom in a spirit of tolerance and broadmindedness to achieve genuine happiness for the Tibetan people with a sense of urgency.
On my part, I remain committed to contribute my efforts for the welfare of all human beings, and in particular the poor and the weak to the best of my ability without any distinction based on national boundaries.

 

Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)