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“Our obligation to the world is, primarily, our obligation to our own future. Obviously, we cannot develop beyond a certain point unless other nations develop, too.” quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Our obligation to the world is, primarily, our obligation to our own future. Obviously, we cannot develop beyond a certain point unless other nations develop, too.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1948

Our duty to future generations depends on global cooperation; progress requires shared development.

In simple terms: Obligations to the future are tied to helping other nations develop.

Key Takeaway

Promote international collaboration for sustainable future.

Themes

global responsibility future generations cooperation

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education
  • international aid
  • environmental planning

Key Concepts

sustainable development global interdependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can nations balance self‑interest with global duty?
  • What actions foster shared progress?
A Different Perspective

Idealistic view may overlook national interests.

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