Remember and help America remember that the fellowship of human beings is more important than the fellowship of race and class and gender in a democratic society.
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Service is what life is all about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life's purpose is centered around serving others.
Marian Wright Edelman's quote emphasizes the fundamental idea that the essence of life lies in our service to one another. It suggests that true fulfillment and meaning are derived from our contributions to the well-being of others and the world around us, highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of compassion and selflessness in our daily lives.
Themes
ServiceLifePurposeCompassionHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to inspire action.
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The outside world told black kids when I was growing up that we weren't worth anything. But our parents said it wasn't so, and our churches and our schoolteachers said it wasn't so. They believed in us, and we, therefore, believed in ourselves.
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I was taught that the world had a lot of problems; that I could struggle and change them; that intellectual and material gifts brought the privilege and responsibility of sharing with others less fortunate; and that service is the rent each of us pays for living - the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time or after you have reached your personal goals.
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We must always refill and ensure there is a critical mass of leaders and activists committed to nonviolence and racial and economic justice who will keep seeding and building transforming movements.
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