Unless man is committed to the belief that all mankind are his brothers, then he labors in vain and hypocritically in the vineyards of equality.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that if a person does not truly believe that all people are equal and deserve to be treated the same, then their efforts to create a fair and equal society are meaningless and fake. To build a just world, we must see everyone as our family, not just those who are similar to us.
About Adam Clayton
Adam Clayton, the bass guitarist of the iconic rock band U2, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years. Born in Oxfordshire, England, he moved to Ireland as a child and co-founded U2 while attending school. Clayton is known for his distinctive bass playing style and has contributed to some of U2’s biggest hits, earning him and the band numerous Grammy Awards and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
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Irish rock musician, bass player of U2