Howard Thurman Quotes


In whatever sense this year is a new year for you, may the moment find you eager and unafraid, ready to take it by the hand with joy and gratitude.


Citations

Thurman, Howard. The Inward Journey. Harper & Brothers, 1961, p. 143.

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Howard Thurman
Howard Thurman
  • Born: November 18, 1899
  • Died: April 10, 1981
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Minister, Theologian, Author, Dean

Howard Washington Thurman was an American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. As a prominent religious figure, he played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the twentieth century. Thurman's theology of radical nonviolence influenced and shaped a generation of civil rights activists, and he was a key mentor to leaders within the civil rights movement, including Martin Luther King Jr.