I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global spending on armies is enough to bring all of our children into classrooms.
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Each time I free a child, I feel it is something closer to God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Helping children gain freedom brings one closer to a divine experience.
Kailash Satyarthi expresses that each time he liberates a child from suffering, he experiences a spiritual connection to the divine. This statement highlights the profound impact of altruistic actions and suggests that acts of kindness and freedom are not merely benevolent; they are fundamental to one's spiritual fulfillment and resonance with God.
Themes
FreedomChildrenServiceKindnessSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech at a charity event focused on children's rights.
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I dream for a world which is free of child labour, a world in which every child goes to school. A world in which every child gets his rights.
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