The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.
Interpretation
The essence of humanity and spirituality is more valuable than physical power or material wealth.
This quote emphasizes the importance of inner strength and spiritual values over external attributes like physical prowess or financial resources. It suggests that the character and moral fiber of individuals and nations define their true strength and worth, highlighting that material wealth cannot replace essential human qualities.
In practice
During a speech on the importance of community service, one could use this quote to highlight the value of inner character.
If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.
The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.
When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.
Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.
I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.
Not out of mere charity, but because peace in our time requires the constant advance of those principles that our common creed describes; tolerance and opportunity, human dignity and justice.
Despair is perfectly compatible with a good dinner, I promise you.
The fact that a great many people believe something is no guarantee of its truth.
The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.
We talk about how we think, believe, suspect Michael Jackson treats children. We don't talk about how WE treat child stars. Child stars are abused by the culture. And what's more treacherous than when the rewards of child stardom issue from the abuse?_x000D_ Child stars are performers above all else. Whenever their triumps, they are going to make sure we see everyone of their scars. That's the final price of admission.
As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.
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