It's important to have people in your life who will applaud your ambition.
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That's what justice represents to me - it's about empowerment of the people.
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What this quote means
Justice embodies the empowerment of individuals within society.
In this quote, Kamala Harris expresses her belief that justice is fundamentally about empowering people, allowing them to have control over their lives and to assert their rights. This perspective emphasizes that justice is not merely a legal concept but a societal commitment to uplift and empower individuals, ensuring that they have the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive and participate fully in their communities.
Themes
JusticeEmpowermentPeopleSocietyRights
In practice
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In a speech about social reform, one might quote this to illustrate the role of justice in empowering communities.
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