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“Have I said clearly enough that the Community we created is not an end in itself? It is a process of change, continuing in that same process which in an earlier period produced our national forms of life. The sovereign nations of the past can no longer solve the problems of the present: they…” quote by Jean Monnet
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“Have I said clearly enough that the Community we created is not an end in itself? It is a process of change, continuing in that same process which in an earlier period produced our national forms of life. The sovereign nations of the past can no longer solve the problems of the present: they cannot ensure their own progress or control their own future. And the Community itself is only a stage on the way of the organized world of tomorrow.”

Jean Monnet

About This Quote

Communities are transitional stages toward a unified global future; nation‑states alone cannot solve modern challenges.

In simple terms: Communities bridge to global unity.

Key Takeaway

Support collaborative structures.

Themes

globalization community change future politics

Mood

hopeful strategic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • international NGOs
  • regional alliances
  • policy reforms
  • global conferences

Key Concepts

political theory social evolution systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role can you play in global cooperation?
  • How can local actions influence broader change?
A Different Perspective

Transition may face resistance from entrenched interests.

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