Abilities Quote by Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
““There are different kinds of birds and there are different situations and places to find these birds. Some of these birds choose to eat carcass and some prefer fresh meat. Some eat from backyards and some will take their food far from sight. There are those who soar higher and least live on short and common trees and there are those who wouldn’t mind sleeping on any tree. There are those who exhibit their dexterity on the ground to the joy and admiration of all people, and there are those who make people raise their heads and strain their eyes before they see them. There are those whose appearance comes with awe, and there those who would pass without people taking a second look at them in admiration. There are those whose voices are a wake-up call and there are those whose sounds give reasons to ponder! There are those who sing sweet melodies and there are those whose sounds threaten. There are those who are for special meals and occasions, and there are those who are fit for the base of any pot at all. There are those who though are humble and friendly, yet when you go beyond your boundary, they will show how they are hungry! There are those who dive amazingly and there are those who just swim and move around in water! Life is just like that; different people, different values and different functions!””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Observational piece on diversity, 2018
The passage uses birds as a metaphor to illustrate human diversity in values, roles, and behaviors, emphasizing that each contributes uniquely to life.
In simple terms: People differ like birds.
Celebrate varied strengths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- education
- leadership
- community planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unique strengths do you bring?
- How can you honor differences in a group?
Generalizing can overlook individual nuance.