This is the great new problem of mankind. We have…
“This is the great new problem of mankind. We have inherited a large house, a great ‘world house’ in which we have to live together– black and white, Easterner and Westerner, Gentile and Jew, Catholic and Protestant, Muslim and Hindu– a family unduly separated in ideas, culture and interest, who, because we can never again live apart, must learn somehow to live with each other in peace.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humanity must learn to coexist peacefully despite deep cultural, religious, and racial differences, recognizing shared destiny.
In simple terms: People must find ways to live together in peace despite differences.
Promote dialogue and mutual respect across cultures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- community building
- education reform
- interfaith initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies foster genuine intercultural dialogue?
- What barriers prevent true global unity?
Achieving peace requires confronting entrenched biases and power structures.