On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
They tolerate, not because they despise opinions, but because they respect justice.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “They tolerate, not because they despise opinions, but because they respect justice.”
Editor's note · Context
In his reflections on the French Revolution, Burke defines the motivation behind genuine toleration as respect for justice rather than contempt for differing views.
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