Arbitrary Quote by Gavin de Becker
“Throughout history, fairly arbitrary lines drawn on maps have determined who prospers and who needs, who eats and who starves, who attacks and who is attacked, who lives long and who dies young. Oh, we have been slaves to those lines for so long.”
About This Quote
Arbitrary borders have historically dictated wealth, hunger, conflict, and lifespan, enslaving humanity to divisions.
In simple terms: Borders shape prosperity, conflict, health; they enslave people.
Key Takeaway
Question and transcend limiting borders.
Themes
geopolitics
inequality
conflict
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- humanitarian aid
- education
- urban planning
Key Concepts
history
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a world without borders look like?
- How can we mitigate harm caused by existing borders?
A Different Perspective
Borders can also protect cultures and identities.
