In numbers, Parsis are beneath contempt, but in contribution, beyond compare.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi praises the Parsi community for their significant impact relative to their small population.
- In plain terms
- Despite being few, Parsis contribute more than any other group.
- What can you take from it?
- Impact matters more than population size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does size matter for impact?
- How is value measured?
Another view
It generalizes a community's value which may overlook individual variation.
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