Balance Quotes
Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle.
"Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Tolerance requires an active effort to hold balance amid disagreement. The bicycle image describes a practised mental skill rather than effortless approval.
Key takeaway:
Practise listening without immediately losing your balance in disagreement.
Origin of the quote
Widely attributed to Helen Keller.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedThe located entry supplies no original source. A later secondary attribution is insufficient to establish the exact sentence.
