We have faith that future generations will know that here, in the middle of the twentieth century, there came a time when men of good will found a way to unite, and produce, and fight to destroy the forces of ignorance, and intolerance, and slavery, and war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses confidence that future generations will recognize the unity and effort of their time to destroy war.
- In plain terms
- People in the future will know that men of good will united to fight ignorance and war.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe that unity against ignorance and war will be recognized later.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want?
- Does unity work?
Another view
It relies on hope for future recognition rather than immediate results.
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