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“Prayer begins where human capacity ends.”

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Marian Anderson, an American soprano, was a prominent figure in the history of black American music. Born on February 27, 1897, and passing away on April 8, 1993, her career spanned over half a century, earning her worldwide acclaim for her unique voice and musical prowess. more

“When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor.”

“Most higher education is devoted to affirming the traditions and origins of an existing elite and transmitting them to new members.”

Peace History Higher Members Tradition Elites Devoted Higher Education Affirming

Book:Composing a Life

Source: Composing a Life

“When any relationship is characterized by difference, particularly a disparity in power, there remains a tendency to model it on the parent-child-relationship. Even protectiveness and benevolence toward the poor, toward minorities, and especially toward women have involved equating them with children.”

Children Peace Parent Differences Poor Involved Models Remains Tendencies Minorities Benevolence Disparity Parent Child Protectiveness Parent Child Relationship

Author:Mary Catherine Bateson

“We used to have a War Office, but now we have a Ministry of Defence, nuclear bombs are now described as deterrents, innocent civilians killed in war are now described as collateral damage and military incompetence leading to US bombers killing British soldiers is cosily described as friendly fire. Those who are in favour of peace are described as mavericks and troublemakers, whereas the real militants are those who want the war.”

Quote by Marian Anderson

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