But nobody is visually naive any longer. We are cluttered with images, and only abstract art can bring us to the threshold of the divine.
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What should move us to action is human dignity: the inalienable dignity of the oppressed, but also the dignity of each of us. We lose dignity if we tolerate the intolerable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human dignity is a fundamental value that motivates us to take action against oppression and intolerance.
In this quote, Dominique De Menil emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting human dignity, particularly for those who are oppressed. She suggests that allowing intolerance to persist diminishes our own dignity, highlighting the interconnectedness of human rights and the moral responsibility to stand against injustice for the benefit of all individuals.
Themes
DignityOppressionToleranceActionHuman Rights
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for human rights and social justice.
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