Come Quote by Andrew Young
“For most of the world, civil and political rights... come as luxuries that are far away in the future.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Rights Forum, 1995
Many people view rights as distant privileges, not immediate realities.
In simple terms: Rights seem distant.
Work to make rights tangible today.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- education campaigns
- legal aid
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to bring rights closer to people?
- How can you bridge the gap between policy and practice?
Rights may already exist but be inaccessible.