Sentences with phrase «fundamental decency»
Fundamental decency means being fundamentally or inherently kind, respectful, and considerate towards others. It means treating people with fairness and empathy, and behaving in a morally upright manner. Full definition
The US president has «moral strength, with clear reason and with fundamental decency» Cameron blushed, going totally overboard.
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The researchers were, to an alarming degree, largely unable to reconcile the fundamental decency of people with their beliefs in white supremacy.
On this score, too, Americans have, with a very few exceptions, demonstrated their fundamental decency.
She quotes a Chicago theologian's reproach to Niebuhr: the theologian could «no longer be silent at your shocking disregard for the fundamental decencies of your Christian ministry and professorship.»
We spread the fundamental decency and freedom of this place to those born outside it.
Contravening the NWC decision and in violation of all rules of fundamental decency, Oyegun decided to safeguard the fraud done in Ondo by perpetrating a greater fraud.
I aspire to bring these values to the State Senate, with the same seriousness of purpose and fundamental decency that has always characterized the Attorney General's public service.»
Though Mildred makes many choices that are reprehensible or downright dangerous, McDormand never fails to convince us of the fundamental decency of this woman, a tragic heroine struggling to find even the tiniest scrap of meaning in a comically awful world.
He's joined by a perfectly big - sisterly Lauren Ambrose, a tetchy and underhanded Catherine O'Hara, the fundamental decency of Chris Cooper, and the wounded - teen gravitas of Paul Dano.
Sudeikis and Aniston are likable in such similar ways — their self - deprecating charm, understated comic delivery, girl - and guy - next - door good looks, fundamental decency.
Instead, despite all the heartache, it plays as a study in the resilience that flows from a woman's fundamental decency.
But «nice» and «good» are two different things, and though Mildred makes many choices that are reprehensible or downright dangerous, McDormand never fails to convince us of the fundamental decency of this woman, a tragic heroine struggling to find even the tiniest scrap of meaning in a comically awful world.
«Father Drinan was a forever gentle, resilient, tenacious advocate for social justice and fundamental decency.
I have found that they feel anxious or depressed despite their fundamental decency and great sense of responsibility.