The women of Afghanistan have a voice, and it needs to be heard and not forgotten.
Gayle Tzemach LemmonRead
When people can't feed their children, nothing else positive happens. You don't have to look farther than the United States to see that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the critical importance of basic needs like food in fostering positive outcomes in society.
In this quote, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon highlights the fundamental role that access to food plays in the well-being of families and communities. She asserts that without the ability to provide for their children, families are unable to progress or achieve positive outcomes, suggesting that food security is a cornerstone for all other aspects of life, especially in a developed country like the United States, where such issues should not exist.
Themes
Food SecurityChildrenPositive OutcomesFamilyBasic Needs
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about poverty, you might say, 'When people can't feed their children, nothing else positive happens.'
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