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My mind-set is Munich. Most of my generations is Vietnam
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"My mind-set is Munich. Most of my generation's is Vietnam"

- Madeleine Albright

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Madeleine Albright's quote is a reflection of her generation's outlook on the world. She is describing the Munich Agreement of 1938, which was an attempt to calm Nazi Germany and prevent war. This agreement was viewed as a failure, as it eventually resulted in the break out of World War II. On the other hand, her generation's outlook is shaped by the Vietnam War, which was a long and costly dispute that led to a U.S. withdrawal and a divided nation. By comparing these 2 occasions, Albright is recommending that her generation has a more cynical view of the world and is less likely to trust diplomatic options. This quote is a pointer that our previous experiences form our outlook on the world and can have a lasting impact on our decisions. It is also a call to action to strive for diplomatic solutions and to gain from the errors of the past.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Madeleine Albright somewhere between May 13, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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