Civility in speech and other matters.

The decline of civility in political discourse, in radio talk shows and in other places is one of my common concerns as I get older. I wish this quote would get around. Maybe you can help.

"Definite characters are uncomfortable ones in this world, whether they are criminals or saints. People don't like others with strong opinions, unless they are opinions they hold themselves, and even then they don't admire vehemence in speech."    from Testimony of Two Men (Taylor Caldwell. 1968)