No tribal rite has yet been recorded which attempts to keep winter from descending; on the contrary: the rites all prepare the community to endure, together with the rest of nature, the season of the terrible cold.
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When you see the earth from the moon, you don't see any divisions there of nations or states. _x000D_ This might be the symbol, really, for the new mythology to come. _x000D_ That is the country that we are going to be celebrating. _x000D_ And those are the people that we are one with.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes our shared humanity and unity beyond national boundaries.
Joseph Campbell reflects on the view of Earth from the moon, suggesting that it symbolizes a future mythology of unity where divisions of nations and states become irrelevant. This perspective encourages us to celebrate our commonality as human beings, transcending political and geographical divides, and recognizing that we are all part of the same global community.
Themes
UnityHumanityEarthPhilosophyCommonality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global collaboration at a conference.
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