Quote by Robert Francis Kennedy

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and injustice.

It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief tha

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of individual acts of courage and belief. It suggests that every time someone stands up for what they believe in, fights for the betterment of others, or challenges injustice, their actions send out a small but significant ripple of hope. These ripples emanating from countless individuals can intersect and combine, generating a powerful current capable of dismantling even the most formidable barriers of oppression and injustice. It emphasizes the profound impact that individual actions can have on shaping the course of human history.

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By Robert Francis Kennedy

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