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A personal injustice is stronger motivation than any instinct for philanthropy.

John Irving / Novelist
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A personal injustice is stronger motivation than any instinct for philanthropy.

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When community action was put into federal law in the early sixties as part of the effort to combat poverty and social injustice, I supported it intellectually.

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The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

Benjamin Franklin Founding Father Of The United States

It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity.

Cesar Chavez Civil Rights Activist

Above all, always be capable of feeling deeply any injustice committed against anyone, anywhere in the world.

Che Guevara Revolutionary

If you can find the courage, if you have in your heart even the slightest bit of rebellion against injustice, maybe you can channel that and become a leader.

Cherry Jones Film Actress

I think people should be angry at things that are worthy of anger. Injustice is outrageous and deserves outrage.

Chris Hayes Commentator

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