About Quote by Carl Hiaasen
“Kids feel so strongly about what's going on today and what's happening to the world, and that's very inspiring. I feel more hopeful than ever before about the future.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2023, The Guardian, “Kids and Climate Hope”
Young people’s intense concern about current events fuels optimism about the future, inspiring adults to feel hopeful too.
In simple terms: Kids’ concern inspires hope for the future.
Listen to youth voices and let their optimism guide action.
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When to use this quote
- education
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- family discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults turn youthful hope into tangible change?
- What actions sustain optimism amid crises?
Hope can be fragile if not paired with concrete plans.