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“ Next to God we are indebted to women first for life itself and then for making it worth living. ”

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To those of you with your years of service still ahead, the challenge is yours. Stop doubting yourselves. Have the courage to make up your minds and hold your decisions. Refuse to be BOUGHT for a nickel, or a million dollars, or a job!

~ Mary Mcleod Bethune

Mary Mcleod Bethune Courage Job

The drums of Africa still beat in my heart. They will not let me rest while there is a single Negro boy or girl without a chance to prove his worth.

~ Mary Mcleod Bethune

Mary Mcleod Bethune African American Dedication Determination Obligation Pride Service Success

Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

~ Mary Mcleod Bethune

Mary Mcleod Bethune Humanity Involvement Non Judgment Potential Success Taking Chances

I plunged into the job of creating something from nothing. ... Though I hadn't a penny left I considered cash money as the smallest part of my resources. I had faith in a living God faith in myself and a desire to serve.

~ Mary Mcleod Bethune

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