Skip to content

Civil rights Quote by Bill Foster

“My dad spent most of the '50s and early '60s actually acting as sort of an advance man for the Justice Department, as a civil rights lawyer. So it was actually reading his papers after he passed away a few years ago that first started me thinking about this... What fraction of your life do you…” quote by Bill Foster
Download Open image
“My dad spent most of the '50s and early '60s actually acting as sort of an advance man for the Justice Department, as a civil rights lawyer. So it was actually reading his papers after he passed away a few years ago that first started me thinking about this... What fraction of your life do you spend in service to your fellow man?”

Bill Foster

About This Quote

The speaker reflects on a family legacy of civil rights work, prompting contemplation of how much of one's life is devoted to serving others.

In simple terms: Consider how much time you spend helping others.

Key Takeaway

Allocate more of your life to service.

Themes

service legacy civil rights personal growth

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • public service
  • community organizing
  • education
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

time allocation motivation impact measurement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What concrete actions can you take to serve others?
  • How do you measure the value of your service?
A Different Perspective

Personal intentions may not translate into meaningful impact without concrete plans.

3.3 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Bill Foster

Explore all 79 Bill Foster quotes

More Civil rights quotes

Browse all 1,552 Civil rights quotes