All my life I been waitin' for I been prayin' for, for the people to say that we don't want to fight no more. They'll be no more wars and our children will play, one day.
MatisyahuRead
I think there is a tendency for people to get rigid and caught up in their beliefs of what is right and wrong, and they lose sight of humanity. Being human has to come first before right or wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing compassion and humanity over rigid moral beliefs.
Matisyahu's quote speaks to the idea that individuals often become entrenched in their beliefs about morality, which can lead them to overlook their shared humanity. By stating that being human should take precedence over concepts of right and wrong, the quote encourages people to embrace empathy and connection rather than allowing rigid ideologies to create divisions.
Themes
HumanityEmpathyBeliefsMoralityCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a community discussion about tolerance.
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