The quote continues: "If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality." Th

The quote continues: "If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality." The moral obligation Tutu captured with that aphorism has affected me immensely over the years. Also: “All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity of others.”