To insist on racial divisions, on racial differences, in an already divided people, is to place obstacles in the way of public and individual happiness, which can only be obtained by bringing people together as a nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Racial divisions harm happiness. Unity brings peace.
- In plain terms
- Unity brings happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Unite, don't divide.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people divide?
- How do we unite?
Another view
Division sometimes stems from real issues.
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