Every child saved with my help and the help of all the wonderful secret messengers, who today are no longer living, is the justification of my existence on this earth, and not a title to glory.
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After World War II, it seemed that humanity understood something, and nothing like that would happen again. _x000D_ _x000D_ Humanity has understood nothing. _x000D_ _x000D_ Religious, tribal, national wars continue. The world continues to be in a sea of blood. _x000D_ _x000D_ The world can be better if there's love, tolerance and humility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on humanity's failure to learn from past conflicts and emphasizes the need for love, tolerance, and humility to create a better world.
Irena Sendler's quote is a poignant reminder that despite the lessons supposedly learned after World War II, humanity has not truly grasped the significance of peace, compassion, and understanding. She highlights how religious, tribal, and national conflicts persist, resulting in ongoing violence and suffering. Her call for love, tolerance, and humility suggests that these virtues are essential for healing and progress, advocating for a world free from such strife.
Themes
PeaceToleranceHumilityUnderstandingConflict
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a peace conference to emphasize the importance of learning from history.
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