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Quote by Cornel West

“If you can't have a good time and smile and relate to people across race and class, then the success that you have ultimately is just sounding brass and tinkling symbol.”

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Cornel West

Cornel West is a renowned American philosopher, political activist, and author. He is known for his profound insights into race, class, and culture, particularly on issues of American society and politics. His writings and speeches often delve into themes of justice, freedom, and democracy. more

“Life is such a mysterious thing that you are up one day; you are down the next day. A lot of the homeless brothers and sisters who were a success ten years ago, they are now on the street. Maybe ten years later they will be a success, but the crucial question is what is the quality of their life.”

Years Life Is Next Quality Streets Brother One Day Ten Years Ago Mysterious Crucial Homeless Next Day Brothers And Sisters Mysterious Things

Author:Cornel West

“If you are always trying to do something for a cause bigger than you - connected with serving others - then it is hard to be guilty.”

Ifs Trying Hard Causes Bigger Connected Guilty Serving Always Trying Serving Others

Author:Cornel West

“If the churches don't move, much of the community won't move. We've got a situation in which a black church is still a major institution in the black community where 55 percent of the black folk attend and over 75 pass through its doors.”

Ifs Stills Moving Black Community Church Situation Doors Majors Percent Institutions Folks Black Community Black Church

Author:Cornel West

“The black church is dormant, much of the community is dormant. If the black church is leaning toward the right, much of the community is leaning toward the right. If it is leaning in the left wing direction having repercussions.”

Ifs Left Black Community Church Wings Left Wing Repercussions Dormant Leaning In Black Church

Author:Cornel West