Anything Quote by Sydney Pollack
“Like a lot of New Yorkers, I assumed that I knew all about the U.N. I was shocked to find out it's not like anything I had in mind. There are only six languages accepted there. It's considered international territory.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1995
Assumptions about the UN were incorrect; limited languages and its status as international territory are surprising.
In simple terms: Preconceptions can be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Research before assuming.
Themes
culture
international relations
misconception
Mood
curious
informative
Type
educational
analytical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- travel
- education
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
UN structure
language policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What other common misconceptions exist?
- How does language affect diplomatic work?
A Different Perspective
Complex institutions are hard to grasp fully.
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