A man's character is defined not by his obstacles, but by hi... - James Meredith

"A man's character is defined not by his obstacles, but by his response to them."

James Meredith Strength

Civil Rights Activist, Military American Born 1933 (age 93)

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"A man is not inferior because he is black."

"You can't go forward while looking backward."

"I am a living witness to the power of faith."

"Education is the great equalizer of society."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."