For me Christ was not to be bought for thirty pieces of silver but with my heart's blood. We buy not cheap in this market.
Dorothy DayRead
We must talk about poverty, because people insulated by their own comfort lose sight of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Discussing poverty is essential to prevent complacency among those who are comfortable.
Dorothy Day emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and discussing poverty in society, as those who live in comfort may become oblivious to the struggles faced by the less fortunate. By bringing these issues to light, we can foster awareness and compassion, ensuring that poverty remains a central topic in our social discourse rather than being ignored due to privilege.
Themes
PovertyComfortAwarenessDiscourseSocial Justice
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social responsibility, one might use this quote to highlight the need for awareness among privileged communities.
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As we come to know the seriousness of the situation, the war, the racism, the poverty in our world, we come to realize that things will not be changed simply by words or demonstrations. Rather, it's a question of living one's life in a drastically different way.
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I do not know how to love God except by loving the poor. I do not know how to serve God except by serving the poor.... Here, within this great city of nine million people, we must, in this neighborhood, on this street, in this parish, regain a sense of community which is the basis for peace in the world.
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