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Quote by Dag Hammarskjöld
How could we expect otherwise? World organization is still a new adventure in human history.
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The opening question suggests that we should not be surprised by difficulties or imperfections. Organizing the world is described as a “new adventure,” meaning humanity is still learning how to work together on a global scale. The quote presents this challenge as unfamiliar and unfinished, so progress should not be expected to happen instantly.
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