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Anyone who said he wasnt afraid during the civil rights movement was either a liar or without imagination. I was scared
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"Anyone who said he wasn't afraid during the civil rights movement was either a liar or without imagination. I was scared all the time. My hands didn't shake but inside I was shaking"

- James L. Farmer, Jr.

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This quote by James L. Farmer, Jr. talks to the fear as well as courage of those involved in the civil liberties motion. He acknowledges that fear was an all-natural feedback to the circumstance, and that it was not something to be embarrassed of. He likewise acknowledges that despite the fact that his hands might not have actually been drinking, he was still terrified inside. This quote talks to the bravery of those associated with the civil rights movement, and exactly how they had the ability to push through their anxiety and fight for what was right. It additionally talks with the power of creative imagination, as well as how it can aid us to conquer our worries and do something about it. This quote is a suggestion that even in the face of concern, we can still take action and make a difference.

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James L. Farmer, Jr. This quote is written / told by James L. Farmer, Jr. between January 12, 1920 and July 9, 1999. He was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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