QuoteProject
It is essential that we enable young people to see themselves as participants in one of the most exciting eras in history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation to it.
Nelson Rockefeller
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

Young people should recognize their role in shaping history and feel motivated by it.

This quote by Nelson Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of empowering youth by helping them understand that they are integral parts of a significant historical period. It encourages them to connect their personal ambitions and aspirations with the broader societal narrative, instilling a sense of purpose that can drive them to contribute positively to the future.

Themes

YouthPurposeEmpowermentHistoryParticipation

In practice

Example use cases

In a graduation speech to motivate students about their future.

More from Nelson Rockefeller

Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love.
Nelson RockefellerRead
There is no doubt that many expensive national projects may add to our prestige or serve science. But none of them must take precedence over human needs. As long as Congress does not revise its priorities, our crisis is not just material, it is a crisis of the spirit.
Nelson RockefellerRead
America is not just a power, it is a promise. It is not enough for our country to be extraordinary in might; it must be exemplary in meaning.
Nelson RockefellerRead
Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems.
Nelson RockefellerRead

Similar quotes

No matter how long you play the guitar, there's always something else to learn.
Tom PettyRead
I will cause a boy who drives a plow to know more of the scriptures than the pope.
William TyndaleRead
The great want of our race is perfect educators to train new-born minds, who are infallible teachers of what is right and true.
Catharine BeecherRead
Good teachers teach. Great teachers transform.
Queen Rania Of JordanRead
The most essential and fundamental aspect of culture is the study of literature, since this is an education in how to picture and understand human situations.
Iris MurdochRead
It's not good enough to give it tender, loving care, to supply it with breakfast foods, to buy it expensive educations. Those things don't mean anything unless this generation has a future. And we're not sure that it does.
George WaldRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.

Quote by Nelson Rockefeller | QuoteProject