I refuse to accept that the world is so poor, when just one week of global spending on armies is enough to bring all of our children into classrooms.
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The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Youth embodies immense potential and hope for the future, shaping society with their energy and ideals.
Kailash Satyarthi emphasizes the importance of youth as a valuable resource for society. He highlights how the vitality, idealism, enthusiasm, and courage of young people make them a powerful force for change, reflecting the continuity of human experience from the past through the present and into the future.
Themes
YouthPowerFutureSocietyIdealism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a youth empowerment event to inspire young people.
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