3 Quotes & Sayings By Benjamin Mays

Benjamin Mays (March 6, 1876 – October 14, 1970) was an American sociologist and the founder of the MaysvilleKY settlement house movement. His research into life in early 20th-century poverty in Kentucky influenced the development of the field of social anthropology. He is credited with the creation of the term "community development."

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The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. Benjamin Mays
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The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not disgrace to reach the stars but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure but low aim is a sin. Benjamin Mays