Fear Quote by Leymah Gbowee

“The one thing I have never been afraid of is standing before important people and speaking my mind. I represent women who may never have the opportunity to go to the UN or meet with a president. I'm never afraid to speak truth to power.”

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Don't stop, echoes the older Liberian lady's voice. Don't ever stop. My answer to her: I never will.

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