My mother would have enjoyed the idea that her name was being used to build bridges. She cared a great deal and was very thoughtful and passionate about education and young women.
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I think a lot about our globalized world, our global interconnectedness, and it really saddens me when I see people 'othering,' when I see people who are willing to live narrowly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the pain of witnessing people alienate others in a globally connected world.
Maya Soetoro-Ng highlights her concern regarding the tendency of individuals to segregate themselves from others in today's globalized society. She feels sadness when observing behaviors that promote division, indicating a yearning for broader understanding and connection among people from different backgrounds.
Themes
GlobalizationInterconnectednessOtheringDivisionUnity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice, one might reference this quote to emphasize the importance of fostering unity in diversity.
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