Young people, I happen to believe, are the world's most precious natural resource.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states that young people are the most valuable resource in the world.
- In plain terms
- Young people are the most important resource we have.
- What can you take from it?
- Investing in youth is investing in the future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are young people valuable?
- How do we invest in youth?
Another view
Value is subjective and other groups also contribute greatly.
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