If we have the courage and tenacity of our forebears, who stood firmly like a rock against the lash of slavery, we shall find a way to do for our day what they did for theirs.
Mary Mcleod BethuneRead
I plunged into the job of creating something from nothing.... Though I hadn't a penny left, I considered cash money as the smallest part of my resources. I had faith in a living God, faith in myself, and a desire to serve.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True resources come from within and are not limited to financial assets.
In this quote, Mary McLeod Bethune emphasizes the power of determination and inner faith over material wealth. She suggests that creativity and purpose can thrive even in the absence of money, as long as one has faith in a higher power, self-belief, and a commitment to serve others.
Themes
FaithResourcesCreationSuccessService
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire entrepreneurs when discussing startup challenges at a networking event.
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