The existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth.
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I cannot accept that to be realistic means to tolerate misery, violence and hate. I do not believe that the hungry man should be treated as subversive for expressing his suffering. I shall never accept that the law can be used to justify tragedy, to keep things as they are, to make us abandon our ideas of a different world. Law is the path of liberty, and must as such open the way to progress for everyone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Realism should not mean accepting suffering and injustice as the norm; laws should promote freedom and progress.
In this quote, Oscar Arias challenges the notion that being realistic requires accepting the status quo, which often includes misery, violence, and injustice. He emphasizes that the law should not be a tool for maintaining oppression but rather a pathway to liberty and a means for societal progress, arguing that it is vital to hold onto visions of a better world and advocate for those who suffer.
Themes
RealismLibertyLawProgressJusticeSufferingChange
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about social justice reforms.
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