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"First known black minister to a white congregation in English America--1780. Minute man and Revolutionary veteran. A life exemplifying the American dream, along with the aid of encouraging and charitable community members. And dear to my heart, a Congregationalist. So far so good except I would have liked more biography." — Aug 06, 2026 07:40PM
"First known black minister to a white congregation in English America--1780. Minute man and Revolutionary veteran. A life exemplifying the American dream, along with the aid of encouraging and charitable community members. And dear to my heart, a Congregationalist. So far so good except I would have liked more biography." — Aug 06, 2026 07:40PM
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"Not sure if I will end up finishing but 43% of the way through the actual text. Some very interesting ideas, even if the author seems on occasion to use intentionally provocative language. A particularly valuable recurring theme surrounds the dehumanizing forces of contemporary society." — Jan 16, 2026 07:28PM
"Not sure if I will end up finishing but 43% of the way through the actual text. Some very interesting ideas, even if the author seems on occasion to use intentionally provocative language. A particularly valuable recurring theme surrounds the dehumanizing forces of contemporary society." — Jan 16, 2026 07:28PM
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
“When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him..”
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“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”
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“Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.”
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“In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.”
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