'Even if you can't hear them or see them at all, a person's a person, no matter how small. That's my code. My motto.' (Horton Hears A Who!)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every individual has inherent worth regardless of size or visibility.
- In plain terms
- Everyone matters no matter how small they are.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat everyone with respect regardless of size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you treat small voices?
- Who do you overlook?
Another view
Idealistic but hard to apply in large groups.
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