Tis true, that We are here a mix'd People--of different…
““Tis true, that We are here a mix'd People--of different Countries Dialects, and Denominations. But how ridiculous it is, to carry any Nationality Prejudice, or Bias about Us in these Respects. We ought to leave them all behind Us in the Ocean and consider ourselves as one Great family--pursue one General Interest and banish all Selfishness, Bigotry--Narrow Spiritedness, and Atachments, whether it arises from Motives of Religion, Custom--or Habit--for these are Great follies, and very wide of the Christian Temper.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
National and religious prejudices divide humanity; unity and shared humanity should replace them.
In simple terms: Prejudice divides; unity heals.
Key Takeaway
Promote universal brotherhood.
Themes
unity
prejudice
humanity
religion
bigotry
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
Prejudice:1
Religion:1
Mix People:0
Bigotry Narrow:1
Nationality Prejudice:1
Selfishness Bigotry:1
When to use this quote
- education
- policy reform
- community building
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
social ethics
human rights
intercultural dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you confront personal prejudice?
- What actions foster unity?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated biases is hard.