Our problem is within ourselves. We have found the means to blow the world physically apart. Spiritually, we have yet to find the means to put together the world's broken pieces.
Interpretation
We need to address our inner issues to create harmony in the world, rather than focusing solely on our destructive capabilities.
Thomas E. Dewey's quote highlights the importance of inner growth and spiritual healing in contrast to our capacity for physical destruction. While humanity has advanced in technology to the point where it can cause catastrophic destruction, the true challenge lies in our ability to foster understanding, connection, and healing among each other. This suggests that resolving internal conflicts and promoting spiritual unity is essential for creating a peaceful world.
In practice
During a peace conference to emphasize the need for inner peace.
When the horrors of anarchy force us to set up laws that forbid us to fight and torture one another for sport, we still snatch at every excuse for declaring individuals outside the protection of law and torturing them to our hearts content.
A cloud of incense was rising on high; the people suddenly all bowed low; what could it mean? The truth flashed on him, fearfully yet sweetly; it was the Blessed Sacrament - it was the Lord Incarnate who was on the altar, who had come to visit and bless his people. It was the Great Presence, which makes a Catholic Church different from every other place in the world; which makes it, as no other place can be - holy.
I cannot command winds and weather.
I like a view but I like to sit with my back turned to it.
Our men think earning money and ordering around others is where power lies. They don't think power is in the hands of the woman who takes care of everyone all day long, and gives birth to their children.
When philosophers try to be politicians they generally cease to be philosophers.
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