Quote by Rebecca West

International relationships are preordained to be clumsy gestures based on imperfect knowledge.

International relationships are preordained to be clumsy ges

Summary

This quote suggests that international relationships or interactions between countries are bound to be awkward and clumsy. This is because they are often driven by limited and flawed understanding of each other's cultures, values, and perspectives. It implies that due to these inherent limitations, it is almost impossible for nations to perfectly navigate and understand each other, resulting in awkward and imperfect attempts to establish fruitful relationships. This can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications, and difficulty in fully grasping the complexities and nuances of other nations' viewpoints and actions.

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By Rebecca West

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