Life belongs to the living, and he who lives must be prepared for changes.
Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheRead
At any given time, there are a lot of million-dollar luxury charter boats cruising around the Mentawai Islands finding the most incredible waves. And yet the people on shore are suffering. The whole scene is wrong. As a surf community, we have to do something.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wealth and privilege can exist alongside suffering, urging the community to take action.
In this quote, Rob Machado highlights the stark contrast between the lavish lifestyles of those aboard luxury charter boats and the struggles faced by people onshore in the Mentawai Islands. He emphasizes the responsibility of the surf community to acknowledge this disparity and to actively work towards making a positive change, suggesting that enjoying luxury comes with an ethical obligation to support those in need.
Themes
CharitySurfingCommunityInequalityResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social responsibility during a surf competition.
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