Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our children - are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cultural values and ideals survive only when people freely share ideas and emotions.
- In plain terms
- Our beliefs stay strong only if we talk openly about them.
- What can you take from it?
- Promote open dialogue to preserve cultural heritage and values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values do you teach your children?
- How important is free speech to you?
Another view
Open exchange can sometimes lead to ideological conflict.
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