Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human beings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a democratic society.
Marian Wright EdelmanRead
I'm sure I am impatient sometimes. I sure do get angry sometimes. I think it's outrageous how hard it is to get this country to feed its children and to take care of its children, to give them a decent education.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses frustration over the challenges of ensuring proper care and education for children.
Marian Wright Edelman highlights her impatience and anger regarding the systemic issues that prevent children from receiving adequate nutrition and education. She calls attention to the moral obligation of society to prioritize the well-being and development of its youth and critiques the failures in addressing these vital needs.
Themes
ChildrenEducationNutritionSocietyOutrage
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on child welfare, this quote can highlight the need for systemic reforms.
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