'Don't give up! I believe in you all. A person's a person, no matter how small! And you very small persons will not have to die If you make yourselves heard! So come on, now, and TRY!'
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Encouragement and empathy are powerful; even the smallest voices can prevent tragedy if they speak up.
- In plain terms
- Speak up for yourself and others, no matter how small you feel, because your voice matters.
- What can you take from it?
- Your voice has power to change outcomes if you use it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt too small to make a difference?
- What stops you from speaking up?
Another view
Sometimes systemic barriers prevent small voices from being heard regardless of effort.
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