Commitment means that it is possible for a man to yield the nerve center of his consent to a purpose or cause, a movement or an ideal, which may be more important to him than whether he lives or dies.
Howard ThurmanDon't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive
Howard ThurmanDuring times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism.
Howard Thurman