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Collectives Quote by Marianne Williamson

“I’m haunted sometimes by the thought, what if we lived from that place all the time? What if we went there without tragedy striking first? The very thought of who we would be together, and the kinds of collectives decisions we would make...the kind of world we’d create ... makes me want to cry…” quote by Marianne Williamson
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“I’m haunted sometimes by the thought, what if we lived from that place all the time? What if we went there without tragedy striking first? The very thought of who we would be together, and the kinds of collectives decisions we would make...the kind of world we’d create ... makes me want to cry sometimes.”

Marianne Williamson

About This Quote

Source Interview: The World’s Greatest Spiritual Leaders, 2020

Imagining a world without tragedy reveals deep yearning for collective harmony and shared purpose, evoking powerful emotion.

In simple terms: Dream of a tragedy‑free world together.

Key Takeaway

Consider how to foster collective empathy.

Themes

hope collectivity empathy vision emotion

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community building
  • conflict resolution
  • social activism
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

Utopianism collective consciousness emotional yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take toward collective harmony?
  • How do you balance idealism with reality?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may overlook practical challenges of human conflict.

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