"せっかちな理想主義者は言う 私に立つ場所を与えよ そうすれば地球を動かしてみせよう しかしそのような場所は存在しない 私たちは皆地球そのものに立ち 彼女のペースで進まなければならない"
— Chinua Achebe
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, people want to change the world very quickly and expect perfect conditions to make that happen. They believe that if they just had the right situation or resources, they could achieve anything big and fast. However, in reality, these perfect conditions don’t exist. We all have to work with what we have right here and now and make changes step-by-step, understanding that progress takes time. For example, someone might want to end poverty and think they need a lot of money to start. But by volunteering at a local food bank and helping one person at a time, they are making a real difference, even if it feels slow. The key is to be patient and persistent, making gradual improvements rather than waiting for an ideal moment that may never come.
