Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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The infinite faith I have in people's ability to understand anything that makes sense has always been justified, finally, by their behavior.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep belief in humanity's capacity for understanding rational ideas, which has been proven true by their actions.
Alice Walker's quote highlights her unwavering faith in people's inherent ability to comprehend and make sense of logical concepts. Throughout her experiences, she has witnessed that when ideas are presented clearly and reasonably, individuals tend to respond with understanding and thoughtful behavior, reinforcing her belief in the positive potential of human understanding and reasoning.
Themes
FaithUnderstandingBehaviorHumanityRationality
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech encouraging teamwork and rational problem-solving.
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