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"The International represents all the moral force of the world! And if the tragic hour strikes and we must give ourselves up to it, the consciousness of this will support and strengthen us. We do not merely say “no” but from the depth of our hearts we declare ourselves ready to sacrifice everything."
This message lectures about the unity of all the countries and nationalities regardless of their differences that may split them apart. These nations may put those differences apart and come together in a time of need for world peace. It also talks about that we may have to disregard our moral values and proceed with violence when the situation arises in order to bring peace to the rest of the world.
I chose this passage because I feel that our society is experiencing and living this quote at the present moment. Every day we watch the news and all we hear is we want peace for the world, but when certain nations demands justice the world comes together to help those nations in need regardless of what we have to sacrifice as a nation.
I totally agree with you. When there is help needed by the other countries, all the countries can gather at the United Nations to try and find a solution or to solve as conflict. the formation of the United Nations and the presence of it there are less conflicts now and at least there is an attempt to stop the formation of a war, when its not necessary as a means to solve a problem. I also like how you brought up that when there is a conflict, all the nations come together, which is true. i really liked your interpretation of this passage.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terby.. It's a reality of the world of the past and what we are living now.
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