Quote by William Sloane Coffin Jr.

The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.

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Summary

This quote suggests that in a dangerous and unpredictable world, the only thing that can truly navigate us through is truth. Deception and falsehoods may only add to the risks and uncertainties we face. Additionally, the quote emphasizes the importance of love in our relatively interconnected world, implying that cultivating love and compassion for one another is essential because our actions inevitably affect those around us. It implies that love allows us to build stronger connections and unite in a shared humanity, ultimately creating a safer and more harmonious world.

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Truth Love

By William Sloane Coffin Jr.

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