Joseph WhitsonIn the face of a disaster, do you believe strongly enough in humanity to expend your life to save the lives of others you do not even know?
About This Quote
This quote is speaking about the desire and drive to help others. The ability to put others before yourself and put your life on the line for those you love and don’t even know. When times are tough, it is easy to pull back with fear in doing what is needed, but this quote is speaking of the choice to not let yourself be limited by being afraid of failure or being reckless in trying something new. Instead, you have a chance to make a difference in the world with your actions.
Source: As Glaciers Move: Selected Poems And Prose Presenting A Progression Of Perceptions
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