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Fellow Human Beings Quotes

Shared humanity and judgment

These fellow human beings quotes explore how we judge one another, noting a modern discomfort with passing judgment on the behavior of others at all.

The story of Noah, like other stories in the first 11 chapters of Genesis, are archetypal. Noah's story tells us that human beings have an inherent tendency towards violence both towards their fellow human beings and towards the creation itself....

Quotes by Adam Hamilton

It takes both courage and talent to stand up in front of fellow human beings and make them crack a smile, and at the same time keep it clean.

Quotes by Ray Comfort

Modern Americans suffer from a fear of judging. Passing judgment on the behavior of fellow human beings is considered an act of medieval, undemocratic intolerance.

Quotes by Lewis B. Smedes

I have resolved on an enterprise that has no precedent and will have no imitator. I want to set before my fellow human beings a man in every way true to nature; and that man will be myself.

Quotes by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Ability Quotes

Racism, xenophobia and unfair discrimination have spawned slavery, when human beings have bought and sold and owned and branded fellow human beings as if they were so many beasts of burden.

Quotes by Desmond Tutu

A deep appreciation for politics comes from empathy for our fellow human beings and their diverse paths through life.

Quotes by Chris Sacca

In a single generation, the Internet has given to virtually every person on the face of the earth the ability to communicate with fellow human beings on virtually any topic, at any time, and in every nook and cranny on...

Quotes by Bob Barr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the central theme of these fellow human beings quotes?
They explore shared humanity, judgment, and how people treat one another, including a sober historical reference to slavery.
What does the historical reference describe?
One quote states plainly that racism, xenophobia, and unfair discrimination once spawned slavery, describing human beings bought, sold, and branded as if they were property; it's presented as historical fact, not commentary on any present group.
Is humor part of this collection at all?
Yes, one quote notes it takes real courage and talent to make fellow human beings laugh while keeping the material clean.
Is judgment discussed as a modern problem?
Yes, one quote observes that modern people often fear being seen as judgmental, even calling ordinary moral judgment an act of intolerance.
Where can I read more on this theme?
See the Behavior quotes page for related reflections.

One quote here recalls, plainly and historically, how racism and unfair discrimination once justified slavery, treating fellow human beings as branded property rather than equals.