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“This, then, is the test we must set for ourselves; not to march alone but to march in such a way that others will wish to join us.”

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Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert Horatio Humphrey was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969. Born on May 27, 1911, in Winona, Minnesota, he passed away on January 13, 1978. Humphrey was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and is known for his advocacy of civil rights, labor rights, and environmental protection. more

“When we talked about Socrates, we saw how dangerous it could be to appeal to people's reason. With Jesus we see how dangerous it can be to demand unconditional forgiveness. Even in the world of today, we can see how mighty powers can come apart at the seams when confronted with simple demands for peace, love, food for the poor, and amnesty for the enemies of the state.”

People World States Reason Today Jesus Simple Poor Enemy Saws Dangerous Demand Appeals Unconditional Amnesty Food Love Peace Love

Book:Sophie's World

Source: Sophie's World

“Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.”

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Author:Hubert H. Humphrey

“For the man of talent affects to call his transgressions of the laws of sense trivial and to count them nothing considerd with his devotion to his art.”

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Book:Piano sonata no. 2:

Source: Piano sonata no. 2:

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