Excluded Quote by Townsend Harris
“Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1869 Address on International Relations, Townsend Harris, 1869
A nation that isolates itself will be left out of global community and cooperation
In simple terms: Isolation leads to exclusion from global community
Key Takeaway
Engage internationally to stay connected
Themes
diplomacy
globalization
community
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- foreign policy
- trade negotiations
- multilateral treaties
- cultural exchanges
Key Concepts
International relations
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does isolation affect national security?
- What benefits come from global cooperation?
A Different Perspective
Exclusion can also protect domestic interests; not always negative
