Whatever else may divide us, Europe is our common home; a common fate has linked us through the centuries, and it continues to link us today.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brezhnev emphasizes Europe's shared history and destiny despite political divisions.
- In plain terms
- Europe is united by common history and fate.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared history creates unity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does shared history guarantee unity?
- What defines a common home?
Another view
It overlooks deep ideological or national conflicts.
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