Together we have travelled a long road to be where we are today. This has been a road of struggle against colonial and apartheid oppression.
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For the first time in human history, society has the capacity, the knowledge and the resources to eradicate poverty
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the unprecedented opportunity humanity has to eliminate poverty.
Thabo Mbeki's quote highlights a pivotal moment in human history where technological advancements, collective knowledge, and available resources converge to provide society with the tools necessary to address and potentially eradicate poverty. It underscores the belief that we now possess the capability to make significant social changes, urging action to leverage this ability for the benefit of all.
Themes
PovertyEradicationSocietyResourcesKnowledgeChangeHistory
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social justice, one might quote Mbeki to emphasize the importance of using current knowledge to tackle poverty.
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