Aim Quote by Eglantyne Jebb
“Save the Children is often told that its aims are impossible - that there has always been child suffering and there always will be. We know. It's impossible only if we make it so. It's impossible only if we refuse to attempt it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Declaration of the Rights of the Child, 1923
Child suffering persists, but declaring it impossible only limits action; effort can overcome perceived impossibility.
In simple terms: Impossible is a mindset, not reality.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the belief that child suffering can’t be reduced.
Themes
human rights
activism
optimism
Mood
determined
compassionate
Type
motivational
activist
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- education
- community projects
Key Concepts
systemic change
hope
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- What small actions can you take to help children?
- How do we sustain hope amid ongoing suffering?
A Different Perspective
Efforts may be insufficient without structural change.
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