All time Quote by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
“Press forward at all times, climbing forward toward that higher ground of the harmonious society that shapes the laws of man to the laws of God.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr, 1965
Calls for continual progress toward a higher, harmonious society guided by both human and divine law.
In simple terms: Press forward toward harmonious society.
Key Takeaway
Pursue collective moral advancement.
Themes
progress
society
law
spirituality
leadership
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- policy making
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance human and divine law?
- What concrete steps achieve harmony?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic.
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