The poor need the motivation, the incentives, the skills, the education so they can help themselves. John M. Perkins More Quotes by John M. Perkins More Quotes From John M. Perkins There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view- you have to enter into the pain of the people. You've got to feel their need. John M. Perkins pain sympathy inspirational We live out our call most fully when we are a community of faith with arms wrapped about a community of pain. John M. Perkins arms pain community Godly leadership is not about attaining recognition or glory; it's about serving others. John M. Perkins serving-others recognition godly You don't give people dignity. You affirm it. John M. Perkins dignity giving people Justice goes across racial and economic barriers - like the good Samaritan. John M. Perkins samaritans economic justice The big deal is we think the power is in us individuallythe power is in us collectively. It is in the church. John M. Perkins bigs church thinking Education is not a luxury in modern American society-it is essential for survival. John M. Perkins luxury essentials survival
