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“So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold every man a traitor who, having been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold every man a traitor who, having been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them.”

Swami Vivekananda

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

Educated individuals must not ignore the suffering of the masses; otherwise they betray them.

In simple terms: Educated people should help the poor.

Key Takeaway

Use education to serve society.

Themes

social responsibility education poverty

Mood

inspirational urgent

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community service
  • teaching
  • activism

Key Concepts

ethical duty social justice empowerment leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can educated people practically aid the hungry?
  • What responsibilities come with privilege?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic.

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