Becoming Quote by George Carey
“And so in my warnings, I was pointing to a number of incidents around the communion that could undermine our growing sense of communion - of becoming a global communion. So that's why I pointed to New Westminster in Canada, to incidents in the United States, and Sydney itself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on global communion, date unknown
Warns that isolated incidents can erode a developing sense of worldwide unity
In simple terms: Local events can weaken global unity
Key Takeaway
Address incidents promptly to protect unity
Themes
unity
communication
global community
Mood
cautious
concerned
Type
political
reflective
When to use this quote
- international conferences
- community building
- media reporting
Key Concepts
social cohesion
risk of fragmentation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance local concerns with global vision?
- What mechanisms protect global unity from isolated setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Local issues may be overemphasized, ignoring broader trends
