The great gift of human beings is that we have the power… — Meryl Streep | Printable Wall Art

“The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.”

Words by Meryl Streep (1949-) — Actress, three-time Academy Award winner.

About this quote

This statement highlights our capacity to imagine and feel what another person is experiencing. Unlike other species, humans can step outside their own lives to share the emotions and burdens of others. Streep suggests that this ability is not just a passive trait, but an active strength that allows us to connect deeply, build compassionate communities, and understand unfamiliar perspectives.

The American actor Meryl Streep offered this reflection during a public address on the craft of acting and human connection. It has since become a widely cited quote on the importance of compassion in daily life.

People often place this print in a hallway or living room to encourage kindness and understanding towards family and guests.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

• Print-ready PDF with fully embedded vector type — sharp at any scale
• Exact trim size, no cropping required
• Print at home, at a local print shop, or upload to an online printer
• Instant download — no physical item is shipped

Sizes available

5" x 7" · 8" x 10" · 11" x 14" · 12" x 16" · 16" x 20" · 18" x 24" · 24" x 36" · A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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