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Tolerate Quotes

On what we choose to put up with.

These tolerate quotes weigh patience against its limits, from flatly refusing to tolerate lying to the observation that imperfection is easier to tolerate in small doses.

My mother won't tolerate any four-letter words.

Quotes by Dixie Carter

I tolerate my faults but not at all other people's.

Quotes by Camille Claudel

I cannot tolerate immorality.

Quotes by Ashraf Ghani

No, I don't tolerate pressure from anyone about anything.

Quotes by Ashley Judd

I am proud to be Chinese, and I do not tolerate any traitor.

Quotes by Alex Chiu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the general theme of these tolerate quotes?
These quotes generally explore where the line falls between patience and its limits, examining what people choose to tolerate in honesty, appearance, and each other's weaknesses.
Why do people search for tolerate quotes?
People search for tolerate quotes for sharp, honest lines about patience, fairness, and personal limits. See Ambiguity quotes for related reflections on uncertainty.
Is there a quote about refusing to tolerate dishonesty?
Yes, one short, direct quote states simply that the speaker won't tolerate lying, setting a clear personal boundary without elaboration.
Do any quotes discuss tolerating imperfection?
Yes, one quote observes that flaws of any kind go down easier when they arrive gradually, in modest amounts, suggesting patience has more to do with scale than with the flaw itself.
Is there a quote about tolerating physical appearance?
Yes, one quote notes that people tolerate shapes in human beings that would horrify them if seen in a horse, pointing out an inconsistency in how tolerance gets applied. See Abuse quotes for related boundary themes.

A sharper line notes we tolerate shapes in people we would find alarming in a horse, while another argues fairness means tolerating others' weaknesses too. See also Abuse and Ambiguity quotes.