Animosity Quote by Aga Khan IV
“If our animosities are born out of fear, then confident generosity is born out of hope. One of the central lessons I have learned after a half century of working in the developing world is that the replacement of fear by hope is probably the single most powerful trampoline of progress.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on development, 2015
Fear fuels animosity while hope inspires generous confidence, driving progress.
In simple terms: Hope replaces fear, enabling generosity and progress.
Cultivate hope to overcome fear.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- community projects
- policy making
- nonprofit work
- education initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can hope be turned into concrete action?
- What fears limit your generosity?
Hope alone may not address structural barriers.