Asleep Quote by Dean Rusk
“One third of the people of the world are asleep at any given moment. The other two thirds are awake and probably stirring up trouble somewhere.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "On Global Awareness", 1965
At any moment, a third of humanity sleeps while the rest are awake, often causing trouble.
In simple terms: Most people are awake and can cause problems; some are asleep.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of those who are active in the world.
Themes
global awareness
human behavior
conflict
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
observational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- media monitoring
Key Concepts
sociology
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we channel awake energy positively?
- What does “trouble” look like in your community?
A Different Perspective
Not all awake actions are negative; many are constructive.
