God does not require us to achieve any of the good tasks that humanity must pursue. What God requires of us is that we not stop trying.
Interpretation
The essence of faith lies in perseverance rather than accomplishment.
This quote emphasizes that the divine expectation is not for us to complete specific good deeds, but rather to maintain our efforts and determination in striving towards those deeds. It highlights the importance of perseverance and continual effort in our endeavors, suggesting that the journey and commitment to trying is what truly matters.
In practice
This quote is perfect to share during a motivational speech about resilience.
Twenty-five, 30 years ago, the barometer of human rights in the United States were black people. That is no longer true. The barometer for judging the character of people in regard to human rights is now those who consider themselves gay, homosexual, lesbian.
If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as an end.
If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence. If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as an end.
My activism did not spring from being black...The racial injustice that was present in this country during my youth was a challenge to my belief in the oneness of the human family.
I am an opponent of war and of war preparations and an opponent of universal military training and conscription; but entirely apart from that issue, I hold that segregation in any part of the body politic is an act of slavery and an act of war.
The proof that one truly believes is in action.
You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine.
It's only when you risk failure that you discover things. When you play it safe, you're not expressing the utmost of your human experience.
Everyone needs something to aim for. You can call it a challenge, or you can call it a goal. It is what makes us human. It was challenges that took us from being cavemen to reaching for the stars.
Put All of your Energy & Attention into Visualizing ... It's then that Doors Begin to Open for You
It became motivation as opposed to something else - the thing about poverty is that it starts affecting your mind and your spirit because people don't see you. I chose from a very young age that I didn't want that for my life. And it very much has helped me appreciate and value the things that are in my life now because I never had it.
What I would say to young entrepreneurs is there's so many moments in your life where you have these dreams, and people are trying to protect you, and they say, perhaps, friends, family, parents sometimes, they don't agree with it, they think, 'This is just too high of a hurdle.' And I don't agree with that.
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