Quote by Kelly Miller

I see that the path of progress has never taken a straight line, but has always been a zigzag course amid the conflicting forces of right and wrong, truth and error, justice and injustice, cruelty and mercy.

I see that the path of progress has never taken a straight l

Summary

This quote suggests that progress is never a linear journey with a clear direction. Instead, it is a complex and tumultuous path, marked by conflicts between opposing forces such as right and wrong, truth and error, justice and injustice, and cruelty and mercy. It implies that progress often involves navigating through these contradictions and challenges, making it a zigzag course. The quote emphasizes the inherent complexity of progress, highlighting the need to continuously strive for positive change despite the obstacles and contradictions encountered along the way.

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By Kelly Miller

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