I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global spending on armies is enough to bring all of our children into classrooms.
Kailash SatyarthiRead
The first 'D' is to dream: dream big - not for yourself, but for the country and for the world. The second 'D' is to discover: discover your full potential and the opportunities that surround you; and the third 'D' is to do. 'Do' means to act on your dreams and make best use of the opportunities you have discovered.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of dreaming big, discovering your potential, and taking action to achieve your aspirations for the greater good.
Kailash Satyarthi's quote highlights a three-step process for personal and societal growth through the 'three D's': Dream, Discover, and Do. It encourages individuals to dream not just for personal gain but for the benefit of the community and the world, to explore their full potential and the possibilities around them, and finally to take concrete actions towards achieving their dreams, thus contributing positively to society.
Themes
DreamDiscoverDoPotentialActionOpportunities
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speaking event to inspire youth to take action in their communities.
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