--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Wouldn't the world be a better place, if…" description: "\"“Wouldn't the world be a better place, if we were better at including than excluding? Wouldn't the world be wiser, if we never again dragged civilians ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/640/mercia-mcmahon-262263_better-place_wouldn-t-the-world-be-a-better-place-if_2118995.jpg" --- # Wouldn't the world be a better place, if we were better at… ![“Wouldn't the world be a better place, if we were better at including than excluding? Wouldn't the world be wiser, if we never again dragged civilians into war? Wouldn't the world be better, if 1942 had never happened for either Polish Jews or Japanese Americans? From Seattle in Shorts due out…” quote by Mercia McMahon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/640/mercia-mcmahon-262263_better-place_wouldn-t-the-world-be-a-better-place-if_2118995.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/640/mercia-mcmahon-262263_better-place_wouldn-t-the-world-be-a-better-place-if_2118995.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/640/mercia-mcmahon-262263_better-place_wouldn-t-the-world-be-a-better-place-if_2118995.jpg) > ““Wouldn't the world be a better place, if we were better at including than excluding? Wouldn't the world be wiser, if we never again dragged civilians into war? Wouldn't the world be better, if 1942 had never happened for either Polish Jews or Japanese Americans? From Seattle in Shorts due out April 2014”” Mercia McMahon ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Inclusion, peace, and historical awareness could improve the world, avoiding past injustices. **In simple terms:** Including others and learning from history fosters a better world. Key Takeaway Promote inclusion and peace. Themes human rights history peace inclusion justice Mood concerned reflective Type better place:0 judaism:0 political‑commentary:0 war:0 world better:0 wouldn world:0 better including:0 world wiser:0 better 1942:0 When to use this quote - educational programs - community dialogues - peacebuilding initiatives - remembrance events Key Concepts ethical responsibility social cohesion historical memory Questions to Reflect On - How can we foster genuine inclusion? - What lessons from history should guide us? 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