May the sun never set on American baseball.
Harry S. TrumanRead
We must build a new world, a far better world - one in which the eternal dignity of man is respected.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the need to create a better world that upholds human dignity.
Harry S. Trumanβs quote highlights the imperative of transforming our current society into one that genuinely respects and honors the dignity of every individual. It suggests that through collective effort and vision, we can foster a new environment where human rights and inherent worth are prioritized, ultimately creating a world that reflects our highest values and aspirations.
In practice
In a speech at a humanitarian conference, one might use this quote to inspire action towards social reforms.
May the sun never set on American baseball.
Having found the bomb we have used it. We have used it against those who attacked us without warning at Pearl Harbor, against those who have starved and beaten and executed American prisoners of war, against those who have abandoned all pretense of obeying international laws of warfare. We have used it in order to shorten the agony of war, in order to save the lives of thousands and thousands of young Americans.
Herbert Hoover once ran on the slogan, 'Two cars in every garage'. Apparently, the Republican candidate this year is running on the slogan, 'Two families in every garage'.
The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all.
I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in forty-seven, if I had known it would become the American Gestapo.
I would rather have peace in the world than be President.
'Me Too' became the way to succinctly and powerfully connect with other people and give people permission to start their journey to heal.
From this vision of the role of the United Nations in the next century flow three key priorities for the future: eradicating poverty, preventing conflict and promoting democracy.
But why should not the New Englander try new adventures - not lay so much stress on his grain, his potato and grass crop, and his orchards - and raise other crops than these? Why concern ourselves so much about our beans for seed, and not be concerned at all about a new generation of men.
During my youth, the idea of moving from Lebanon was unthinkable. Then I began to realise I might have to go, like my grandfather, uncles and others who left for America, Egypt, Australia, Cuba.
The status quo is persistent and resistant. It exists because everyone wants it to. Everyone believes that what they've got is probably better than the risk and fear that come with change.
If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.
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