Our chief defect is that we are more given to talking about things than to doing them.
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The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coexistence among people is essential to avoid mutual destruction.
This quote by Jawaharlal Nehru highlights the importance of peaceful coexistence between different groups, cultures, or nations. It suggests that without finding a way to live together harmoniously, the inevitable outcome is destruction for all involved, emphasizing the need for compassion, understanding, and collaboration in a diverse world.
Themes
CoexistenceDestructionPeaceUnderstandingCollaboration
In practice
Example use cases
During a peace conference, I quoted Nehru to emphasize the need for unity among nations.
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