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 hope that people of all faiths will start looking for our too-invisible children who are crying out for help.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the need for compassion and awareness towards vulnerable children in society, regardless of faith or background.
Marian Wright Edelman calls for a collective moral responsibility to recognize and respond to the plight of children who suffer in silence. By invoking the idea of 'too-invisible children,' she highlights a societal failure to notice and address their needs, urging people of all faiths to come together in empathy and action.
Themes
ChildrenHelpCompassionFaithAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a charity event focused on children's welfare.
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