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I feel like it's actually everybody's responsibility to use whatever platform they have to do good in the world, basically, and to try to make our society better, whether you're an accountant or an activist or an athlete or whatever it is. I think it's everybody's responsibility.
Megan Rapinoe
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Everyone has a role to play in improving society, regardless of their profession.

Megan Rapinoe emphasizes that each individual, irrespective of their career or status, holds a collective responsibility to leverage their influence and resources to foster positive change in society. This call to action encourages people to recognize the impact they can have in bettering the world around them.

Themes

ResponsibilitySocietyChangeInfluenceImpact

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Example use cases

In a speech about community service initiatives.

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