Without comprehension, the immigrant would forever remain shut-a stranger in America. Until America can release the heart as well as train the hand of the immigrant, he would forever remain driven back upon himself, corroded by the very richness of the unused gifts within his soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Immigrants need emotional acceptance not just skills to belong.
- In plain terms
- Without heart inclusion immigrants stay alienated despite skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Belonging needs emotional openness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What blocks heart inclusion?
- How to measure belonging?
Another view
Idealistic without structural support.
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