Quote by Adlai Stevenson
I believe that if we really want human brotherhood to spread and increase until it makes life safe and sane, we must also be certain that there is no one true faith or path by which it may spread. But it is not easy to banish the notion that there can be universal brotherhood just as soon as everybody gives up his faith and accepts ours. That day may never come, for the richness of human diversity cannot be abolished any more than Mars or Jupiter. Difference is the nature of life, it is part of our moral Universe. Without difference, life would become lifeless.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the necessity of embracing diversity and rejecting the notion of a single, universal path towards brotherhood. The author argues that true human brotherhood can only thrive when we let go of the belief that everyone must relinquish their own faith and adopt ours. The richness of human diversity is compared to the existence of other planets, asserting that difference is inherent and essential to life. By acknowledging and embracing these differences, we can create a moral universe that is vibrant, dynamic, and truly harmonious.
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Differences
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