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Quote by Howard Thurman
Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve

Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies. – Howard Thurman

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During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism. – Howard Thurman

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Community cannot long feed on itself, it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond: their unknown and undiscovered sisters and brothers. – Howard Thurman

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