Benjamin L. Corey on oppressed
Benjamin L. Corey6 quotes“Justice is only achieved in beautiful fullness when the oppressed has been elevated back to their rightful place, and when those who were guilty of the oppressing have experienced repentance, healing, and restoration as well.”
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Lorraine HansberryLorraine Hansberry Violence is a personal necessity for the oppressed…It is not a strategy consciously devised. It is the deep, instinctive expression of a human being denied individuality.
Richard WrightRichard Wright Ghana must not, Ghana cannot be neutral in the struggle of the oppressed against the oppressor.
Kwame NkrumahKwame Nkrumah It is bad to be oppressed by a minority, but it is worse to be oppressed by a majority. For there is a reserve of latent power in the masses which, if it is called into play.
Lord ActonLord Acton Some people are afraid of generosity. They feel they will be taken advantage of or oppressed.
Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah Fighting, and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring about good results. The oppressed who have right on their side, must not take that right by force; the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed.
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