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“We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." –– Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by those doing it." – James Baldwin

“For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” – James 2:26

“The first need of a free people is to define their own terms.” – Stokely Carmichael

“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path” Psalm 119:105

“There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard." –– Madame C.J. Walker

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” – Luke 4:18-21

"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's how you carry it." – Lena Horne