Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
Alice WalkerRead
I see children, all children, as humanity's most precious resource, because it will be to them that the care of the planet will always be left.
Interpretation
Children are our future, and their well-being is essential for the planet's care.
In this quote, Alice Walker emphasizes the importance of children as the most valuable asset to humanity. She suggests that it is the responsibility of the current generation to nurture and educate them, as they will carry the burden of caring for the planet in the future. This perspective encourages a sense of stewardship and accountability towards future generations.
In practice
During a speech on environmental sustainability, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of educating kids about ecological responsibility.
Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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