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Acceptable Quotes

Where the line gets drawn, and by whom

This page collects quotes that test the word "acceptable" against very different standards, from a losing record in sport to policy debates and shifting social attitudes across regions. One speaker even weighs how art can never please everyone equally, a theme our Art page explores further.

The quotes make clear that acceptability is rarely absolute; it depends heavily on context, audience, and era. For related takes on firm positions, see Absolutely, or browse Business for standards applied to the workplace.

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