true civilization…

“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other man every right he claims for himself.” – Robert G. Ingersoll

Human rights will only become truly universal and indivisible when they span the most basic, existential division—that of self and other. And this can only occur when both the right to and duty of humane treatment are observed, not in response to externally imposed norms, but through spontaneous action stemming from the naturally powerful desire to assist our fellows whose ability to live in a humane manner is under threat. – Daisaku Ikeda, twitter: @Ikedaquotes & quote site: IkedaQuotes

People who trample on others’ rights, no matter how respectable they may seem, are merely barbarians. Respect for human rights is a barometer of civilization. – Daisaku Ikeda, twitter: @IkedaQuotes & quote site: IkedaQuotes