Advantage Quote by Angela Davis
“I think that has to do with my awareness that in a sense we all have a certain measure of responsibility to those who have made it possible for us to take advantage of the opportunities.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1995 Women’s Conference, USA
Recognizing that our opportunities come from others, we bear a collective responsibility to acknowledge and support those who enable our success.
In simple terms: We must acknowledge and support those who help us.
Key Takeaway
Act with gratitude and support.
Themes
responsibility
gratitude
social duty
interdependence
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community building
- policy advocacy
- education
- volunteering
Key Concepts
ethical obligation
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- Who have you benefited from and how can you give back?
- What does responsibility mean in your daily life?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to identify who directly enabled us.
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