If he were allowed contact with foreigners he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself and that most of what he has been told about them is lies. The sealed world in which he lives would be broken, and the fear, hatred, and self-righteousness on which his morale depends might evaporate. It is therefore realized on all sides that however ofter Persia, or Egypt, or Java, or Ceylon may change hands, the main frontiers must never be crossed by anything except bombs.

Summary

This quote suggests that if a person had the opportunity to interact with foreigners, they would realize that these individuals are more similar to them than they've been led to believe. This realization of the humanity and commonality among different cultures would challenge the narrow worldview that fuels fear, hatred, and self-righteousness. As a result, those in power recognize that the main barriers between nations should only be crossed by violent means like bombs to ensure the preservation of the ideology that sustains their control.

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