Research & Insights

Wide differences of opinion in matters of religious, political, and social belief must exist if conscience and intellect alike are not to be stunted, if there is to be room for healthy growth.

Differences challenge assumptions.

To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.

Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.

In our work and in our living, we must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction.

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.

Diversity and independence are important because the best collective decisions are the product of disagreement and contest, not consensus or compromise.

The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.

There never were in the world two opinions alike, no more than two hairs or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity.

America has believed that in differentiation, not in uniformity, lies the path of progress. It acted on this belief; it has advanced human happiness, and it has prospered.

The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.

Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.

Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.

Honest difference of views and honest debate are not disunity.They are the vital process of policy among free men.

It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.

Diversity creates dimension in the world.

Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, in the comparison and conciliation of differences.

I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.

Honest difference of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy among free men.

Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.

When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.

Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.

One must even beware of too much certainty that the answer to life's problems can only be found in one way and that all must agree to search for light in the same way and cannot find it in any other way.

The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation -- or a relationship.

Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.

Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs.

Difference of opinion is helpful in religion.

Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilisation.