Our rich texture of racial, religious and political diversity will be a Godsend in the 21st century. Great rewards will come to those who can live together, learn together, work together, forge new ties that bind together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that diversity is a strength for the future and that collaboration yields rewards.
- In plain terms
- Diversity is good and working together brings rewards.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace diversity and collaborate for future success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build ties across divides?
- What rewards come from unity?
Another view
Success is not guaranteed just by diversity.
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