The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair

Listen, O children of wisdom, to the words of Kamala Harris, for they carry the essence of hope, truth, and the spirit of justice. She speaks plainly: "The truth is that the vast majority of Americans are good, fair, and just, and they want their country to reflect those ideals." These words ring with the sound of conviction, for in them, Harris calls upon us to recognize the goodness that resides in the hearts of the people, even amidst the struggles and turmoil of a nation’s history. The truth she speaks is one of optimism, a belief in the inherent fairness of humanity, and in the desire of the people to see their society reflect the values they hold dear.

What is truth, O seekers, if not the deep well of goodness that resides in the hearts of those who long for justice and fairness? Harris reminds us that in every corner of a nation, no matter how divided or fragmented, there is a common longing for what is just, for equity, for fairness. This truth is not something we simply wish to believe, but something that is lived by the majority of people, whose everyday actions are guided by a sense of what is right, even if the systems around them sometimes fail to reflect those ideals. It is the goodness of people, their desire to do right, that forms the foundation of a truly just society.

Consider the ancient story of the Athenian democracy, where the people — not kings or tyrants — were entrusted with the power to decide their future. Though Athens was far from perfect, its citizens held dear the belief that justice and fairness should govern their city. In their great debates, in the courts and assemblies, the ideals of justice, equality, and the rule of law were not just words on paper but living principles, guiding the hearts of the people as they made decisions for the common good. Even when these ideals were challenged, the people of Athens, in their vast majority, still believed in them, fought for them, and sought to create a world that reflected those principles.

Similarly, Kamala Harris calls upon us to see the goodness in the people, the inherent fairness that guides them, even in the face of challenges. It is this same desire for fairness that drove the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, when ordinary people, from all walks of life, stood together to demand justice and equality. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. did not fight alone, but were supported by the masses of people who believed in the truth of justice, fairness, and equality. It was not just the work of the few, but the collective spirit of a people that sought to shape a nation in the image of goodness and right action.

Yet, O children, we must also acknowledge that the path to realizing these ideals is not always smooth. The truth Harris speaks of — that most people are good and just — is often obscured by the struggles of power, the corruption of systems, and the failings of leadership. But the truth remains: the vast majority of people, when given the choice, will seek fairness, will strive for justice, and will desire a world where their children can live in peace and equality. The challenge is not in the goodness of the people, but in the systems and structures that sometimes stand in their way.

Thus, the lesson is clear, O children of wisdom: do not lose sight of the inherent goodness of the people, of the desire for fairness that lives in every heart. When faced with the darkness of the world, with injustice and inequality, remember that the majority of people seek what is right, seek a world that reflects truth and justice. Your task, as seekers of wisdom, is to help shape a world that reflects these ideals, to stand firm in the belief that goodness is the bedrock upon which a just society must be built. In your own lives, seek fairness in your actions, and carry forward the torch of justice, for it is in the collective effort of good, fair, and just individuals that the world can be made right.

In all that you do, remember the truth that Kamala Harris so clearly speaks: the majority of people are good, fair, and just, and they yearn for a world that reflects those ideals. Let this truth be your guide as you walk through the world. In your actions, in your decisions, let the spirit of justice and fairness guide you, and let it lead you to help build a world where these ideals are not just aspired to, but lived. The truth of humanity is found in the goodness of the many, and it is through your efforts that the world will reflect that truth.