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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author rejects the concept of racial divisions or superiority.
In plain terms
He does not believe in separating people by race.
What can you take from it?
Treat all people as equals regardless of race.

Where it applies

  • social commentary
  • personal philosophy

Putting it to work

  • advocacy
  • education

Questions to consider

  • How do you define identity?
  • What divides people most?

Another view

It overlooks the reality that race impacts lived experiences.

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  2. If I have any desire at all, it is to show the brotherhood of man.

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  3. I see life as one life at one time, so many millions simultaneously, all over the earth.

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