God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.
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This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of imparting values of mercy and justice to the world.
In this quote, Marcus Garvey expresses a profound commitment to educating others about mercy and justice. He highlights the responsibility of individuals to extend their hands in teaching and influencing the world towards these noble principles, suggesting that such virtues are foundational for a just and compassionate society.
Themes
MercyJusticeEducationPrinciplesTeach
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of mercy in legal systems.
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