Do not give back to his master a servant who has gone in flight from his master and come to you: let him go on living among you in whatever place is most pleasing to him.
MosesRead
But steel bars have never yet kept out a mob; it takes something a good deal stronger: human courage backed up by the consciousness of being right.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True strength lies in human courage and the conviction of being right, not just physical barriers.
This quote emphasizes that mere physical obstacles, like steel bars, cannot prevent the resolve and determination of a group of people, or a 'mob'. Instead, what truly empowers individuals and groups is the courage they foster within themselves, bolstered by a deep conviction that their cause is just and righteous.
Themes
CourageStrengthHuman SpiritConvictionJustice
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about standing up for what is right.
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