Quote by John Boyd Orr

Our civilization is now in the transition stage between the age of warring empires and a new age of world unity and peace.

Our civilization is now in the transition stage between the

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This quote suggests that humanity is currently moving away from a historical era characterized by conflicts and rivalries between empires towards a future era marked by global harmony and cooperation. It implies that our civilization is undergoing a significant transformation, transitioning towards a time where nations and peoples come together, fostering unity and striving for peaceful coexistence on a global scale.

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