Our common humanity can bridge any prior expanse of disagreement between us.

Carmine Savastano
About This Quote

In this quote from Nelson Mandela, he speaks about the commonalities that we all share. When we see people who are different from us, we can still relate to their situations and feel a sense of humanity. By pointing out that we have common experiences, we can show that we have a lot in common with someone who might be different from us. This can help make us more compassionate toward others who are different from us, which will make it easier to understand the differences between us.

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