Wealthy men can't live in an island that is encircled by poverty. We all breathe the same air. We must give a chance to everyone, at least a basic chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Senna argues that wealth cannot be isolated from poverty because everyone shares the same environment. He calls for giving everyone a basic chance to succeed.
- In plain terms
- Rich people cannot ignore poverty since we all share the same world.
- What can you take from it?
- Everyone deserves a basic opportunity to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we ensure basic chances for all?
- What is our duty to the poor?
Another view
Basic chance alone may not solve systemic poverty issues.
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