Marianne Williamson

Rank 21 of 47
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Score 57
12/28/2024, 9:03:14 PM
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Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
The biggest danger is to forget the story, to disconnect from the mission, to acquiesce to injustice out of exhaustion or emotional fatigue. /8
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
The chains of economic injustice need to be thrown off now, as chains of injustice were thrown off by other generations in their time. /7
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
The point is not just to identify the problems in American history, but to identify *with* the problem-solvers: abolitionists, women suffragists, early labor organizers, and civil rights workers. /6
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
Now it’s our turn; our time is no different. Today’s blockage isn’t a specific unjust institution, but rather an unjust economic paradigm that uses the bludgeon of corporate profit to essentially subjugate the majority of Americans. /5
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
Every generation has embodied the struggle between those who love the possibilities of freedom and will do anything to protect it, versus those who find such freedom inconvenient to their financial and/or ideological purposes and will do anything to block it. /4
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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191d
Thus something beautiful was done and something evil was exposed. For 41 of the 56 signers of the Declaration were slave owners, embodying the essential struggle that has been the story of the U.S. from our very beginning. /3

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the psychological challenges faced by current generations in the context of historical struggles against injustice. It encourages perseverance and resilience, drawing parallels with past generations who overcame significant obstacles.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement promotes perseverance and resilience, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm by encouraging positive action. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It uses historical context to foster understanding and empathy, encouraging people to connect with past struggles and apply those lessons to current challenges. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to inspire societal betterment by motivating individuals to overcome psychological barriers and continue the fight against injustice. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    It upholds free speech by responsibly using the platform to discuss societal issues and encourage civic engagement. [+1]