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“I might be botching this quote but I agree with the idea that a measure of society is not how it treats its most powerful but how it treats its most vulnerable, including the poor and incarcerated and - I would add to that - the people whose ideas are not currently in favor.” quote by Shepard Fairey
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“I might be botching this quote but I agree with the idea that a measure of society is not how it treats its most powerful but how it treats its most vulnerable, including the poor and incarcerated and - I would add to that - the people whose ideas are not currently in favor.”

Shepard Fairey

About This Quote

The quote measures a society by how it treats its most vulnerable, not its powerful, and includes those with unpopular ideas.

In simple terms: Society's worth is how it treats the vulnerable.

Key Takeaway

Treat the vulnerable with dignity.

Themes

justice equality inclusion power dynamics

Mood

hopeful urgent

Type

activist philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • criminal justice reform
  • community activism

Key Concepts

social ethics human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you support marginalized voices?
  • What actions can you take to promote equity?
A Different Perspective

Implementing change can be politically difficult.

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