Genuine good taste consists in saying much in few words, in choosing among our thoughts, in having order and arrangement in what we say, and in speaking with composure.
Francois FenelonRead
All wars are civil wars because all men are brothers... Each one owes infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country in which he was born.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the idea that humanity is interconnected and that obligations to fellow humans outweigh national loyalties.
Francois Fenelon suggests that wars, regardless of their classification, stem from the same fundamental conflict between humans, who are all considered brothers. The sentiment highlights that our responsibilities to the global human community should take precedence over our allegiance to any specific nation, encouraging a more compassionate and unified perspective on global issues and conflicts.
Themes
BrotherhoodHumanityWarLoyaltyCivilConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global unity, one might quote this to emphasize the need for peace.
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If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.
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