“I thank heaven I have often had it in my power to give help and relief, and this is still my greatest pleasure. If I could choose my sphere of action now, it would be that of the most simple and direct efforts of this kind.”
Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
Author
Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr was a prominent American theologian whose work on Christian ethics and social ethics had a profound impact on the 20th century. He was a key figure in theological discourse, particularly for his exploration of the nature of sin and the church's role in society. Niebuhr's theological thought has influenced various Christian denominations and has had a lasting effect on political and social thought. more
You May Also Like
Source: The History of Freedom (and other Essays)
Source: The History of Freedom (and other Essays)
Source: The History of Freedom (and other Essays)
“Be generous before you are just. Do not temper mercy with justice.”
“Do not turn yourself from an end into a means-one does not justify the other.”