--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Though we are all human beings, we have…" description: "\"Though we are all human beings, we have built walls between ourselves and our neighbors through nationalism, through race, caste, and class - which aga..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcc/jiddu-krishnamurti-249_built_though-we-are-all-human-beings-we-have-b_2281186.jpg" --- # Though we are all human beings, we have built walls… ![“Though we are all human beings, we have built walls between ourselves and our neighbors through nationalism, through race, caste, and class - which again breeds isolation, loneliness.” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcc/jiddu-krishnamurti-249_built_though-we-are-all-human-beings-we-have-b_2281186.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcc/jiddu-krishnamurti-249_built_though-we-are-all-human-beings-we-have-b_2281186.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fcc/jiddu-krishnamurti-249_built_though-we-are-all-human-beings-we-have-b_2281186.jpg) > “Though we are all human beings, we have built walls between ourselves and our neighbors through nationalism, through race, caste, and class - which again breeds isolation, loneliness.” [Jiddu Krishnamurti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jiddu-krishnamurti/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human divisions create psychological barriers, leading to isolation and loneliness despite shared humanity. **In simple terms:** Divisions cause loneliness. Key Takeaway Seek unity beyond labels. Themes philosophy social humanity isolation identity Mood reflective hopeful serene Type spiritual social When to use this quote - community building - diversity training - public policy - personal reflection Key Concepts non‑duality social constructs psychology of belonging Questions to Reflect On - How can we dissolve mental walls? - What practices foster genuine connection? A Different Perspective Overcoming entrenched identities is challenging. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Built](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/built/) [Castes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/castes/) [Class](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/class/) [Human beings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-beings/) [Humanity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humanity/) [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Isolation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/isolation/) [Isolation Loneliness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/isolation-loneliness-1337864/) [Loneliness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/loneliness/) [Nationalism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nationalism/) [Nationalism Race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nationalism-race-3063315/) [Neighbor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/neighbor/) [Neighbors Nationalism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/neighbors-nationalism-5324292/) [Patriotism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/patriotism/) [Race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/race/) [Racism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/racism/) [Wall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wall/) ## Related quotes > [Hatred is not essential for nationalism. 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