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.
Marian Wright EdelmanRead
Service is what life is all about.
Interpretation
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.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to inspire action.
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.
Far less wealthy industrialized countries have committed to end child poverty, while the United States is sliding backwards. We can do better. We must demand that our leaders do better.
Dr. King used to say, 'I was sitting in the back of the bus, but my mind was always up front.' Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it. You aim high and you work very hard and now I think it's clear that you can be anything you want to.
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.
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.
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.
I have seen too many people in my career think that there is some natural progression to life, with certain career milestones preceding whatever you may want in your personal life. Unfortunately, life doesn't know it is supposed to follow a schedule.
Donβt you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms.
When you're eighteen your emotions are violent, but they're not durable.
Folks, I'm telling you, birthing is hard and dying is mean- so get yourself a little loving in between.
Come, come, come. Without a monster or two it's not a quest, merely a gaggle of friends wandering about.
A life lived in chaos is an impossibility.
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