MAY'S SPIRITS SPEAK

KARL MARX
May 5, 1818 - March 14, 1883

"Dying for a just cause can bring a man honor and fame.  But living for a just cause will give a man eternal joy.  Wise men choose the latter., not the first."

FLORENCE NIGHTENGALE
May 12, 1820 - August 13, 1910

"I am disturbed by those who seek to make a profit from the suffering of the ill.  This should not be.  The purpose of medicine should be to heal not to profit."

WILLIAM HENRY SEWARD
May 16, 1801 - October 10, 1872

"Sometimes a single man can see the benefit of an action, while others consider what he is doing sheer folly.  Do not let others destroy your dreams with discouragement.  Choose your course and go forward, and let history judge your wisdom."

MALCOLM X
May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965

"In speaking out for our rights we must beware of not trampling on the rights of others, or becoming like the very people we despise.  We must seek the joy of our own heritage, and help others to find the joy in theirs. Then, and only then, can we truly be brothers."

JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIE
May 25, 1847 - March 9, 1907

"The joy of serving God is to do God's Will.  It is with profound sadness we find sometimes that we have done instead, the will of man and neglected God's desires.  Though often done with good intent, it still separates us from God.  And how sad we are in that hour."

HELEN KELLER
June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968

"Being born blind is far less a handicap than blinding oneself to what is going on around them.  As The Lord Of Heaven has said, none are so blind as those who will not see.  Do not close your eyes, do not say "it is not my concern,' or there will come an hour when you will be shown what you have seen and wish you were blind."

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