"Ethiopia didn't just blow my mind; it opened my mind. Anyway, on our last day at this orphanage a man handed me his baby and said, 'Would you take my son with you?' He knew, in Ireland, that his son would live, and that in Ethiopia, his son would die"
- Bono
About this Quote
In this quote, Bono is reflecting on his experience in Ethiopia and how it impacted him. He explains how Ethiopia not just impressed him, but likewise changed his viewpoint on life. He then recounts an effective minute at an orphanage where a man delegated him with his child, asking him to take the kid with him to Ireland. This man knew that in Ireland, his son would have a possibility at a much better life, however in Ethiopia, he would likely not endure. This heartbreaking moment highlights the stark contrast between the opportunities and has a hard time dealt with by children in different parts of the world. Bono's words communicate the immense effect of hardship and the significance of using our opportunity to help those in requirement.
This quote is written / told by Bono somewhere between May 10, 1960 and today. He was a famous Musician from Ireland.
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