Let us have but one end in view, the welfare of humanity; and let us put aside all selfishness in consideration of language, nationality, or religion.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the common good over individual or group interests.
John Amos Comenius calls for unity among humanity by advocating for the collective welfare, urging individuals to set aside personal biases related to language, nationality, or religion. This message encourages a broader perspective that values human connection and compassion above divisive identities, fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the well-being of all.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to inspire others to act selflessly.
The saying "He who teaches others, teaches himself" is very true, not only because constant repetition impresses a fact indelibly on the mind, but because the process of teaching itself gives deeper insight into the subject taught.
Let the main object... to seek and to find a method of instruction, by which teachers may teach less, but learners learn more.
I will never understand people who think that the way to show their righteous opposition to sexual freedom is to write letters full of filthy words.
In order to arouse sympathy, the aristocracy was obliged to lose sight, apparently, of its own interests, and to formulate its indictment against the bourgeoisie in the interest of the exploited working class alone. Thus, the aristocracy took their revenge by singing lampoons on their new masters and whispering in his ears sinister prophesies of coming catastrophe.
Paradise is at your own center; unless you find it there, there is no way to enter.
I let go of my need to control and allow the Universe to do her thing.
Why I oppose the nuclear-arms race: I prefer the human race.
Where books are burned in the end people will be burned too.
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