If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Survival of civilization depends on learning how different groups can live peacefully together.
- In plain terms
- We must learn to get along with all kinds of people to survive.
- What can you take from it?
- Peaceful coexistence across cultures is essential for human survival.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps people together?
- How do we build peace?
Another view
Some argue survival depends more on technology than relationships.
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