The measure of a man is not where he stands in comfort, but ... - Léopold Sédar Senghor

This quote is attributed to Léopold Sédar Senghor.

"The measure of a man is not where he stands in comfort, but where he stands in challenge."

Léopold Sédar Senghor Strength

President, Poet Senegalese 1906–2001

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