Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

The world has narrowed to a neighborhood before it has broadened to a brotherhood.

The world has narrowed to a neighborhood before it has broad

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the advances in technology and communication, our focus as a global society seems to have shrunk to our immediate surroundings rather than embracing the idea of unity and solidarity with people from all around the world. It implies that while we may be more connected than ever before, we have not yet fully expanded our sense of community and empathy beyond the boundaries of our own neighborhood or immediate environment.

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By Lyndon B. Johnson

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