Quote by Maureen Garvie

I knew nothing. Now I've seen what a raw deal lots of other people like Krystal get. And it's not their fault. Not their choice. People don't get to choose what body they're put into. Like, people get born into bodies in the middle of a genocide war in Darfur, and they don't get to worry about how tall they are or whether they'll ever be able to row. They're too busy worrying about how they're going to stay alive for another day.

I knew nothing. Now I've seen what a raw deal lots of other

Summary

This quote highlights the realization of the speaker's naivety and their newfound perspective on the injustices faced by others. It emphasizes the idea that individuals do not have control over the circumstances they are born into, such as the social, economic, or political conditions. The comparison with the people in Darfur, who face life-threatening challenges, serves to shift the focus from trivial concerns like physical appearance or abilities to the fundamental struggle for survival and the broader injustices in the world.

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By Maureen Garvie

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