--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The struggle we're dealing with these…" description: "\"The struggle we're dealing with these days, which, I think, is part of what the 60s represented, is how do we define our humanity?\" — Grace Lee Boggs" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00f/grace-lee-boggs-7776_humanity_the-struggle-we-re-dealing-with-these-da_2939517.png" --- # The struggle we're dealing with these days, which, I… ![“The struggle we're dealing with these days, which, I think, is part of what the 60s represented, is how do we define our humanity?” quote by Grace Lee Boggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00f/grace-lee-boggs-7776_humanity_the-struggle-we-re-dealing-with-these-da_2939517.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00f/grace-lee-boggs-7776_humanity_the-struggle-we-re-dealing-with-these-da_2939517.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00f/grace-lee-boggs-7776_humanity_the-struggle-we-re-dealing-with-these-da_2939517.png) > “The struggle we're dealing with these days, which, I think, is part of what the 60s represented, is how do we define our humanity?” [Grace Lee Boggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/grace-lee-boggs/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The 60s' legacy challenges us to define humanity amid modern struggles. **In simple terms:** Define humanity today. Key Takeaway Reflect on modern humanity definitions. Themes humanity history identity Mood thoughtful inspiring Type essay philosophical When to use this quote - civil rights activism - environmental policy - education reform - community building Key Concepts philosophy social change Questions to Reflect On - What defines humanity now? - How can we act on that definition? 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