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“However self-sufficient we may fancy ourselves, we exist only in relation -- to our friend, family, and life partners; to those we teach and mentor; to our co-workers, neighbors, strangers; and even to forces we cannot fully conceive of, let alone define. In many ways, we are our relationships.”

Quote by Derrick Bell

Book:Ethical Ambition: Living a Life of Meaning and Worth

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Ethical Ambition: Living a Life of Meaning and Worth

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Derrick Bell was a prominent law professor recognized for his contributions to civil rights and critical race theory. He was the first African American to be tenured at the University of Oregon School of Law and the first African American dean of the University of Buffalo Law School. Bell's career was characterized by his advocacy for racial equality and his influential scholarship that questioned the legal establishment. more

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