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Anna Julia Cooper was an American author, educator, and activist, a pioneering figure in the African American community. Known for her work in women's rights and education, she was a significant voice in the discussions on race and gender during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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“A stream cannot rise higher than its source.”

Growth Source Higher Streams

Book:A Voice from the South

Source: A Voice from the South

“Religion must be life made true; and life is action, growth, development - begun now and ending never. And a life made true cannot confine itself - it must reach out and twine around every pulsing interest within reach of its uplifting tendrils.”

Made Action Life Is Growth Interest Development Uplifting Reach Out Within Reach

Book:A Voice from the South

Source: A Voice from the South

“... religion (ought to be if it isn't) a great deal more than mere gratification of the instinct for worship linked with the straight-teaching of irreproachable credos. Religion must be life made true; and life is action, growth, development--begun now and ending never.”

Ifs Life Made Action Life Is Religion Growth Deals Teaching Development Ought Worship Mere Instinct Linked Gratification Credo

Book:The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper: Including A Voice from the South and Other Important Essays, Papers, and Letters

Source: The Voice of Anna Julia Cooper: Including A Voice from the South and Other Important Essays, Papers, and Letters

About the Author

Born: August 10, 1858
Died: February 27, 1964
Known for: Author
Quotes: 43

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