I was taught that if you see a person drowning, you must jump into the water to save them, whether you can swim or not.
Irena SendlerRead
Every child saved with my help and the help of all the wonderful secret messengers, who today are no longer living, is the justification of my existence on this earth, and not a title to glory.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses that true value comes from helping others rather than seeking recognition or glory.
Irena Sendler highlights the profound impact of selfless acts and the importance of assisting those in need, particularly children. She emphasizes that the lives she saved alongside others who have passed away serve as the true measure of her existence, indicating that fulfillment and purpose stem from contributions to humanity rather than personal accolades.
Themes
HelpChildExistenceServiceSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about volunteer work and community service.
More from Irena Sendler
All quotes →After World War II, it seemed that humanity understood something, and nothing like that would happen again. _x000D_ _x000D_ Humanity has understood nothing. _x000D_ _x000D_ Religious, tribal, national wars continue. The world continues to be in a sea of blood. _x000D_ _x000D_ The world can be better if there's love, tolerance and humility.
Irena SendlerRead
The world can be better if there's love, tolerance and humility.
Irena SendlerRead
Similar quotes
He, however, who begins with Metaphysics, will not only become confused in matters of religion, but will fall into complete infidelity.
MaimonidesRead
Yes, know thyself: in great concerns or small, be this thy care, for this, my friend, is all.
JuvenalRead
If England was what England seems, _x000D_ An not the England of our dreams, _x000D_ But only putty, brass, an' paint, _x000D_ 'Ow quick we'd chuck 'er! But she ain't!
Rudyard KiplingRead
We have all had the experience of finding that our reactions and perhaps even our deeds have denied beliefs we thought were ours.
James A. BaldwinRead
Europe and the world are waiting for us to defend the spirit of Enlightenment, threatened in so many places.
Emmanuel MacronRead
What has the church gained if it is popular but there is no conviction, no repentance, no power?
Aiden Wilson TozerRead