Apartheid Quote by Muhammad Yunus
“We got rid of colonialism, we got rid of slavery, and we got rid of apartheid everyone thought each one of them was impossible. Let's take the next impossible, do it with joy and get it finished with and create a world free from poverty. Let us create the world of our choice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address at Global Social Business Forum, 2015
Highlights past achievements over seemingly impossible social challenges and calls for tackling poverty with optimism.
In simple terms: We can overcome big problems with joy and determination.
Key Takeaway
Take bold action to end poverty.
Themes
social change
optimism
collective effort
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
visionary
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- community projects
- education initiatives
Key Concepts
poverty eradication
social entrepreneurship
global cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- What “impossible” goal will you pursue?
- How can joy sustain long‑term activism?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include entrenched interests and resource limits.
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