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“For even a century’s worth of bloodshed after the war that was supposed to end all wars, we are painfully far from the day when most people on earth will have the wisdom to feel, as did Alice Wheeldon in her prison cell, “The world is my country.” quote by Adam Hochschild
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““For even a century’s worth of bloodshed after the war that was supposed to end all wars, we are painfully far from the day when most people on earth will have the wisdom to feel, as did Alice Wheeldon in her prison cell, “The world is my country.””

Adam Hochschild

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even after massive wars, humanity still lacks the global empathy to view the world as a shared home.

In simple terms: War has not fostered universal compassion.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate global empathy.

Themes

history war humanity

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education curricula
  • international NGOs
  • peacebuilding initiatives

Key Concepts

peace global citizenship empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can individuals take to broaden their sense of global belonging?
  • How does education influence collective empathy?
A Different Perspective

Nationalistic narratives often impede the development of a shared human identity.

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