It may be long before the law of love will be recognized in international affairs. The machineries of government stand between and hide the hearts of one people from those of another.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- International love is delayed by government machinery that obscures the connection between peoples.
- In plain terms
- Love between nations takes time because governments hide peoples hearts from each other.
- What can you take from it?
- Governments often block direct understanding between people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you bypass political noise to connect?
- Who stands between you and another nation?
Another view
It underestimates state interests and security concerns.
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