The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The chance of failure should not stop you from supporting a just cause.
- In plain terms
- Do not let fear of failure stop you from supporting justice.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue justice despite risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What just causes do you support?
- How do you handle the fear of failure?
Another view
Risking failure can have serious real-world consequences.
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Men are not flattered by being shown that there has been a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.
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