No one is innocent after the experience of governing. But not everyone is guilty.
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We must not let ourselves be seen as rushing around the world looking for arguments... Nor should we let ourselves be seen as ignoring allies, disillusioning friends, thinking only of ourselves in the most narrow terms. That is not how we survived the 20th century. Nor will it serve in the 21st.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should not prioritize personal arguments over unity and support from others.
This quote emphasizes the importance of cooperation and the need to maintain strong relationships with allies and friends. It warns against the dangers of self-centeredness and divisiveness, suggesting that these traits were detrimental in the past and will continue to be so in the future, particularly in the face of global challenges.
Themes
UnityLeadershipCooperationRelationshipsSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing a community event to encourage teamwork.
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