There are people getting screwed in our country every single second, minute, hour of the day. And if by our work, we can decrease that number, we'll make a difference; we'll be doing our jobs.
Mazie HironoRead
I am a woman, I am a minority person, and I speak in a very plain way. And I think that reaches people.
Interpretation
The quote expresses the speaker's identity and emphasizes the power of straightforward communication to connect with others.
Mazie Hirono's quote highlights her identity as a woman and a minority, while also asserting the effectiveness of her plain-spoken communication style. This underscores the importance of authenticity and simplicity in conveying messages, suggesting that being true to oneself resonates more deeply with people than complex rhetoric.
In practice
During a speech at a community rally to inspire local youth.
There are people getting screwed in our country every single second, minute, hour of the day. And if by our work, we can decrease that number, we'll make a difference; we'll be doing our jobs.
You never know when one act, or one word of encouragement can change a life forever.
I always knew I wanted to be on air and travel the world and tell people's stories. I wanted to convey something from other cultures to the U.S. - and vice versa.
The young give us hope because young people are certain their best days still lie ahead - which explains why they're absolutely convinced they can change the world for the better.
For readers of color, and especially black readers, black girls, I just want them to feel seen. And not just seen - I want them to feel epic and know that they are epic.
It turns out that, somehow, there are a tremendous number of things to be optimistic about.
Our voice resonates with life. Because this is so, it can touch the lives of others. The caring and compassion imbued in your voice finds passage to the listener's soul, striking his or her heart and causing it to sing out; the human voice summons something profound from deep within, and can even compel a person into action.
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