God's dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the idea that humanity is interconnected and that we should treat each other with kindness and compassion.
Desmond Tutu's quote conveys a profound message about the shared bonds of humanity, suggesting that we are all part of one family. He calls for an awakening to the understanding that togetherness, goodness, and compassion are essential to human existence, highlighting the importance of empathy and support in our relationships with one another.
In practice
Using this quote during a family reunion to reinforce the importance of staying connected.
The fossil reserves that have already been discovered exceed what can ever be safely used. Yet companies spend half a trillion dollars each year searching for more fuel. They should redirect this money toward developing clean energy solutions
As much as the world has an instinct for evil and is a breeding ground for genocide, holocaust, slavery, racism, war, oppression, and injustice, the world has an even greateer instinct for goodness, rebirth, mercy, beauty, truth, freedom and love.
When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray.' We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land.
Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are.
Religion is like a knife: you can either use it to cut bread, or stick in someone's back.
Gaza is going to test who believes in the worth of human beings.
We support each other in the Coppola family. We love the idea of everyone getting his place in the sun.
My sense of injustice about our family's 'weirdness' in not owning a car was amplified by the fact that we did not own a television, either - my parents were unapologetic about this and told me very cheerfully that I would thank them for it when I was older, which was quite true.
Make sure your family and loved ones don’t interrupt you during your_x000D_ writing time. If you’re a lawyer or doctor, friends don’t just stop by the office to chat or interrupt you from your work. But for some reason, people think writing is different. It isn’t, and you need to make clear that this is sacred time.
The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.
I sustain myself with the love of family.
The three things you can offer your children to change them: attention, appreciation and affection.
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