Quote by Robert Riskin, derived from a 19

To most of you, your neighbor is a stranger, a guy with a barking dog and a high fence around him. Now you can't be a stranger to any guy who's on your own team. So tear down the fence that separates you, tear down the fence and you'll tear down a lot of hates and prejudices. Tear down all the fences in the country and you'll really have teamwork.Long John Willoughby John Doe, played by Gary Cooper in the movie, Meet john Doe

To most of you, your neighbor is a stranger, a guy with a ba

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of breaking down barriers between people, specifically neighbors and teammates, in order to foster unity and eradicate animosity. By removing metaphorical fences that separate individuals, it emphasizes the potential for harmonious relationships and the elimination of hatred and prejudice. The quote suggests that by extending this concept on a larger scale and tearing down all fences in the country, true teamwork and collective effort can be achieved. It promotes the idea of inclusivity and the need to see past differences in order to build a unified society.

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By Robert Riskin, derived from a 19

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