. . . and I want you all to remember--that you must not…
““. . . and I want you all to remember--that you must not dream yourselves back to the times before the war, but the dream for you all, young and old, must be to create an ideal of human decency, and not a narrow-minded and prejudiced one. That is the great gift out country hungers for, something every little peasant boy can look forward to, and with pleasure feel he is a part of--something he can work and fight for.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages dreaming of a humane future, not longing for pre‑war times, urging collective effort.
In simple terms: Dream of humane future, not past.
Key Takeaway
Create a humane future together.
Themes
dreams
humanity
war
decency
Mood
inspirational
optimistic
Type
call to action
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- community projects
- policy making
Key Concepts
social idealism
collective action
historical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster human decency?
- What actions build a humane future?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic.