Business Quote by Jimmy Reid
“From the very depth of my being, I challenge the right of any man or any group of men, in business or in government, to tell a fellow human being that he or she is expendable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "A Call to Human Dignity", 1974, Scotland
Everyone has the right to be treated as valuable; no one should deem another expendable.
In simple terms: No one can decide another person is useless.
Key Takeaway
Stand against dehumanizing rhetoric.
Themes
human rights
equality
justice
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- government legislation
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
dignity
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say to someone who dismisses others?
- How can institutions protect vulnerable individuals?
A Different Perspective
Power structures often resist change.
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