As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
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Since the world has existed, there has been injustice. But it is one world, the more so as it becomes smaller, more accessible. There is just no question that there is more obligation that those who have should give to those who have nothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Injustice has always existed, but as the world becomes more interconnected, those with resources have a greater obligation to help those in need.
This quote by Audrey Hepburn emphasizes the persistent nature of injustice throughout history. She suggests that as the world grows smaller and more accessible, it becomes increasingly important for those who are fortunate enough to have resources and wealth to take responsibility for helping those who are less fortunate. The interconnectedness of modern society amplifies this moral obligation to support one another, especially in the face of global inequalities.
Themes
InjusticeObligationPhilanthropyWealthResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech promoting social responsibility among business leaders.
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