Dorothy DayDon't worry about being effective. Just concentrate on being faithful to the truth.
About This Quote
"Don't worry about being effective. Just concentrate on being faithful to the truth." This quote speaks to the essential nature of truth as a guiding light in our lives. It is such an important idea for anyone to understand and accept, but it is even more important to teach young people, who tend to easily be distracted and disillusioned by the world.
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