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What does it mean?
The quote suggests that society's saviors are its ultimate hope for the future.
In plain terms
Society's saviors are its last hope.
What can you take from it?
Value those who work for the common good.

Where it applies

  • social movements
  • community leadership

Putting it to work

  • support civic organizations
  • encourage public service

Questions to consider

  • What makes someone a savior of society?
  • How can we nurture collective hope?

Another view

It may overstate the impact of a few individuals.

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