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“The written word is everything.”

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This book delves into the characteristics and evolution of the lyrical form, examining its role and impact on various literary works. more

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John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater, a prominent British poet, was born on June 1, 1882, and passed away on March 25, 1937. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has had a significant impact on subsequent poets. more

“Somehow this madness must cease. We must stop now. I speak as a child of God and brother to the suffering poor of Vietnam. I speak for those whose land is being laid waste, whose homes are being destroyed, whose culture is being subverted. I speak for the poor in America who are paying the double price of smashed hopes at home and death and corruption in Vietnam. I speak as a citizen of the world, for the world as it stands aghast at the path we have taken. I speak as an American to the leaders of my own nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it must be ours.”

“A second basic fact that characterizes nonviolence is that it does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding.”

Doe Facts Winning Understanding Defeat Opponents Nonviolence Humiliate Beloved Community

Book:In a Single Garment of Destiny

Source: In a Single Garment of Destiny

“When I am commanded to love, I am commanded to restore community, to resist injustice, and to meet the needs of my brothers.”

Needs Community Brother Injustice My Brother

Book:A Martin Luther King Treasury

Source: A Martin Luther King Treasury

“We must develop a federal program of public works, retraining, and jobs for all - so that none, white or black, will have cause to feel threatened . . . There is nothing except shortsightedness to prevent us from guaranteeing an annual minimum and livable income for every American family.”

Feels Jobs Causes Black White Program Income Minimum Threatened Annuals American Family

Author:Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We can't slow up because of our love for democracy and our love for America. Someone should tell Faulkner that the vast majority of the people on this globe are colored.”

People Should America Democracy Majority Globes Our Love

Author:Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I call upon both Republicans and Democrats to work with us to have a national ID card that is free and accessible. President Lyndon Johnson and Martin Luther King recognized was the greatest step for society was that short step into the voting booth. If we are to be true to their courage and conviction, we must make that short step as easy as possible. Surely, if we can land a spaceship on Mars, we can certainly put a voter ID card in the hand of every eligible voter.”

Ifs Hands Easy President Steps Land Kings Republican Democrat Conviction Cards Being True Voting Voters Mars Luther Johnson Spaceships Voter Id President Lyndon Johnson

Author:Andrew Young

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