Believe Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“I believe you should tell the story of injustices, of inequalities, of bad conditions, so that the people as a whole in this country really face the problems that people who are pushed to the point of striking know all about, but others know practically nothing about.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Labor Forum, 1938
Stories of injustice must be told so all citizens understand the struggles of the oppressed.
In simple terms: Share injustice stories to raise awareness.
Key Takeaway
Tell stories to inspire action.
Themes
justice
awareness
solidarity
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
activist
motivational
When to use this quote
- journalism
- policy making
- community organizing
- education curricula
Key Concepts
political science
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we amplify unheard voices?
- What actions follow awareness?
A Different Perspective
Stories may be ignored without action.
