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Quote by John Hume
Difference is the essence of humanity.
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The quote says that differences between people are not a minor detail; they are central to being human. Our varied identities, experiences, and ways of seeing the world are part of what defines humanity, rather than something that separates us from it.
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- CAIN (Conflict Archive on the Internet), John Hume’s Martin Luther King Award acceptance speech
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- Official Statement
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