The notion of political correctness . declares certain topics. certain expressions . even certain gestures off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship.
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serve as a reminder that there will be always those who seek through aggression, deception and force to oppose their will on the world of civility, decency and law.
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Genuine tolerance does not mean ignoring differences as if differences made no difference. Genuine tolerance means engaging differences within a bond of civility and respect.
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Civility costs nothing and buys everything.
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I have often seen people uncivil by too much civility, and tiresome in their courtesy.
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Cruelty to dumb animals is one of the distinguishing vices of low and base minds. Wherever it is found, it is a certain mark of ignorance and meanness; a mark which all the external advantages of wealth, splendour, and nobility, cannot obliterate. It is consistent neither with learning nor true civility.
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The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none.
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I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it has come home to haunt them. The public will not tolerate a lack of civility.
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So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate
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Teaching civility is an obligation of the family.
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Civility costs nothing.
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Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.
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