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I have seen what the days of tribulation can do to people…

“I have seen what the days of tribulation can do to people. I have seen hunger stalk the streets of Europe. I have witnessed the appalling, emaciated shadows of human figures. I have seen women and children scavenge army garbage dumps for scraps of food. Those scenes and nameless faces cannot be…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson
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“I have seen what the days of tribulation can do to people. I have seen hunger stalk the streets of Europe. I have witnessed the appalling, emaciated shadows of human figures. I have seen women and children scavenge army garbage dumps for scraps of food. Those scenes and nameless faces cannot be erased from my memory.”

Ezra Taft Benson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Witnessing famine and suffering leaves indelible memories, urging compassion.

In simple terms: Seeing suffering stays in memory, urging empathy.

Key Takeaway

Act to alleviate suffering.

Themes

compassion memory humanity

Mood

sorrowful motivated

Type

inspirational activist

When to use this quote

  • humanitarian aid
  • education
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

history social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you turn sorrow into action?
  • What can you do for those in need?
A Different Perspective

Memory can be overwhelming, leading to paralysis.

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