Quote by Coretta Scott King

There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment of history, or nothing happens.

There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of e

Summary

This quote suggests that in order for significant progress to occur, three crucial elements are necessary: a driving spirit, a compelling need, and a visionary leader. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of alignment between these three factors and the specific context or era in which they arise. Without the combination of the right spirit, need, and leader at the right time, it implies that progress or transformative change is unlikely to materialize.

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