“To reach beyond tolerance is to open oneself to getting to know others, to appreciate their role in the world.”

“When you make a world tolerable for yourself, you make a world tolerable for others.”

“Tolerance should really only be a passing attitude: it should lead to appreciation. To tolerate is to offend.”

“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.”

“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.”

“Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.”