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“It isn't a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.”

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Benjamin E. Mays was an outstanding American critic, born on August 1, 1894, and died on March 28, 1984. He had a profound impact on education, religion, and social justice, and was renowned for his contributions to the civil rights movement. more

“Let it be said to our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we didn't turn our back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”

Children Said Ends Eye Turns Grace Generations Journey Our Children Fixed Horizon Tested Future Generation God's Grace Great Gifts Inauguration Inaugural

Author:Barack Obama

“I am much chastened and profoundly remorseful. I can only hope that the Almighty and those whom I have wronged will forgive me my trespasses.”

I Can Forgiving Almighty Forgive Me Wronged

Author:Jack Abramoff

“Our lives improve only when we take chances - and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.”

Source: The Greatest Risk of All

Quote by Benjamin E. Mays

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