Here again, there is no tabulation; for us it is left to sacrifice literary charm, and even some accuracy, in order to bring out the one great point. The cause of human sectarianism is not lack of sympathy in thought, but in speech; and this it is our not unambitious design to remedy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human division stems more from how we speak than from what we think; the goal is to improve communication to reduce sectarianism.
- In plain terms
- Poor communication, not differing ideas, fuels division.
- What can you take from it?
- Work on clear, empathetic speech to bridge gaps.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does language play in conflict resolution?
- How can we measure improvement in communication?
Another view
Even with perfect speech, deep ideological differences may persist.
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