--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We have forgotten that we have not come…" description: "\"We have forgotten that we have not come to an empty land to inherit it, but we have come to conquer a country from people inhabiting it, that governs i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/moshe-sharett-21899_come_we-have-forgotten-that-we-have-not-come_312559.jpg" --- # We have forgotten that we have not come to an empty land… ![“We have forgotten that we have not come to an empty land to inherit it, but we have come to conquer a country from people inhabiting it, that governs it by the virtue of its language and savage culture.” quote by Moshe Sharett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/moshe-sharett-21899_come_we-have-forgotten-that-we-have-not-come_312559.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/moshe-sharett-21899_come_we-have-forgotten-that-we-have-not-come_312559.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a08/moshe-sharett-21899_come_we-have-forgotten-that-we-have-not-come_312559.jpg) > “We have forgotten that we have not come to an empty land to inherit it, but we have come to conquer a country from people inhabiting it, that governs it by the virtue of its language and savage culture.” [Moshe Sharett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/moshe-sharett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Land is not empty; it is inhabited, with language and culture that must be respected. **In simple terms:** Recognize existing peoples and cultures before claiming land. Key Takeaway Respect indigenous cultures and languages. Themes colonialism culture rights Mood thoughtful serious Type political ethical When to use this quote - policy making - education - international law Key Concepts political theory human rights history Questions to Reflect On - How can modern societies honor existing cultures? - What policies protect language and cultural heritage? 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