I love the Beecher quote. I agree with all this.I always think of it in terms of courtesy: Why can't we be civil to people we disagree with. I don't know if this is still true, but years ago politicians who had been going at each other hammer and tongs would go off for a drink together afterwards and have a good laugh. Seems to me that that's a nice attitude
Yes, this is brilliant, true, and worth remembering: “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs—jolted by every pebble in the road.” — Henry Ward Beecher
I love finding these insightful gems from people who have a way with words. That's why we love reading, right?
I'm so glad you agree with the post! Advocating for the right of free speech sometimes seems a lonely struggle with "cancel culture" being so prevalent and prominent. But these values of, like you put it, curtesy, respecting others' rights to fully express themselves, and being able to live harmoniously with people you disagree with are so important and critical for personal and societal growth and development.
I love the Beecher quote. I agree with all this.I always think of it in terms of courtesy: Why can't we be civil to people we disagree with. I don't know if this is still true, but years ago politicians who had been going at each other hammer and tongs would go off for a drink together afterwards and have a good laugh. Seems to me that that's a nice attitude
Yes, this is brilliant, true, and worth remembering: “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs—jolted by every pebble in the road.” — Henry Ward Beecher
I love finding these insightful gems from people who have a way with words. That's why we love reading, right?
I'm so glad you agree with the post! Advocating for the right of free speech sometimes seems a lonely struggle with "cancel culture" being so prevalent and prominent. But these values of, like you put it, curtesy, respecting others' rights to fully express themselves, and being able to live harmoniously with people you disagree with are so important and critical for personal and societal growth and development.
Such a wonderful set of lessons!
Thank you. Glad you thought so!