--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think the ultimate sense of security…" description: "\"I think the ultimate sense of security will be when we come to recognize that we are all part of one human race. Our primary allegiance is to the human..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/076/mohamed-elbaradei-3135_allegiance_i-think-the-ultimate-sense-of-security-w_1686005.jpg" --- # I think the ultimate sense of security will be when we… ![“I think the ultimate sense of security will be when we come to recognize that we are all part of one human race. Our primary allegiance is to the human race and not to one particular color or border. I think the sooner we renounce the sanctity of these many identities and try to identify ourselves…” quote by Mohamed ElBaradei](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/076/mohamed-elbaradei-3135_allegiance_i-think-the-ultimate-sense-of-security-w_1686005.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/076/mohamed-elbaradei-3135_allegiance_i-think-the-ultimate-sense-of-security-w_1686005.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/076/mohamed-elbaradei-3135_allegiance_i-think-the-ultimate-sense-of-security-w_1686005.jpg) > “I think the ultimate sense of security will be when we come to recognize that we are all part of one human race. Our primary allegiance is to the human race and not to one particular color or border. I think the sooner we renounce the sanctity of these many identities and try to identify ourselves with the human race the sooner we will get a better world and a safer world.” [Mohamed ElBaradei](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mohamed-elbaradei/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human unity transcends race, color, and borders, fostering global security and peace. **In simple terms:** Human unity brings security. Key Takeaway Identify as global citizen. Themes unity peace humanity Mood hopeful inspirational Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - politics - education - community building Key Concepts globalism identity solidarity Questions to Reflect On - How can we promote a shared human identity? - What barriers hinder global solidarity? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Allegiance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/allegiance/) [Better world](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/better-world/) [Borders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/borders/) [Color](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/color/) [Cybersecurity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cybersecurity/) [Human race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/human-race/) [Humans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humans/) [Identity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/identity/) [Race](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/race/) [Sanctity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/sanctity/) [Security](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/security/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [World](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/world/) ## Related quotes > [As you become older in life...you will come to recognize that you are either just a convenience or a need in other people's lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nishan-panwar/as-you-become-older-in-life-you-will-come-to-recognize-that-you-are/) [Nishan Panwar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nishan-panwar/) > [Security has come from being successful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/minnie-driver/security-has-come-from-being-successful/) [Minnie Driver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/minnie-driver/) > [Since we can no longer rely on the company for security, it must come from within. 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