Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.
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We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We are all part of a larger global community, but many fail to recognize this interconnectedness.
Woodrow Wilson emphasizes the idea that humanity is inherently connected across borders, urging us to recognize our collective responsibility towards one another as global citizens. The tragedy he speaks of lies in the lack of awareness and acknowledgment of this interconnectedness, which hinders our ability to address shared challenges and foster unity.
Themes
Global CitizenshipUnityInterconnectednessResponsibilityHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a global conference on climate change.
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