Constant Quote by Abba Eban
“The Jews are the living embodiment of the minority, the constant reminder of what duties societies owe their minorities, whoever they might be.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1963
Minorities serve as a living reminder of societal responsibilities toward all groups.
In simple terms: Minorities remind societies of duties.
Recognize and uphold duties to minorities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education curricula
- community outreach
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies translate duty into concrete action?
- What obligations arise beyond symbolic recognition?
May overlook individual agency within minority groups.