#humane

At all events, arbitration is more rational, just, and humane than the resort to the sword. ↗

— Richard Cobden

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The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression. ↗

— H. L. Mencken

#cynics #fanatics #government #humane #limit

Our laws are a reflection of our culture. Our culture does not condone the torture of innocent and defenseless creatures. And we as a society believe all God's creatures should be treated humanely. ↗

— Joe Moore

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Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society. ↗

— Pope John Paul II

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I particularly admire are Mark Twain and Jerome K. Jerome who wrote in a certain tone of voice which was humane and understanding of humanity, but always ready to annotate its little foibles. I think I'd lay my cards down on that, and say that it's that that I'm trying to do. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#always #cards #certain #down #humane

We need a human presence at the border and a humane presence at the border. ↗

— David Dewhurst

#human #humane #need #presence

Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

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Large numbers of people are broken from the notion that the system is working for people, that the system is just or humane or peaceful. ↗

— Bill Ayers

#humane #just #large #large numbers #notion

It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity. ↗

— Cesar Chavez

#allows #awesome #become #choose #did

Through their 'Making a Difference' franchise, I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane. ↗

— Chelsea Clinton

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