"When will the day come that our dignity will be fully restored, when the purpose of our lives will no longer be merely to survive until the sun rises tomorrow!"
- Thabo Mbeki
About this Quote
Thabo Mbeki's quote has to do with the desire for a much better future where people will not only have the ability to make it through however thrive. It talks to the longing for a time when people's self-respect will be fully brought back, and they will no longer need to struggle for basic needs. The quote suggests that many people are presently living in a state of just enduring from day to day, and the hope is that a time will come when they can cope with more function and significance. Mbeki's words prompt society to work toward this objective and produce a future where everyone can lead fulfilling lives.
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