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Hélder Câmara, the Brazilian Catholic Archbishop known for his advocacy for social justice and nonviolence, left behind many powerful words of wisdom. Here are some of his most notable quotes:
### On Social Justice and Inequality:
– **”When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist.”**
_(A famous quote highlighting the hypocrisy of society when addressing poverty.)_
– **”Charity is not enough. We must work for social justice.”**
_(Câmara emphasized the need to address the root causes of inequality rather than just treating the symptoms.)_
### On Hope and Change:
– **”Even the smallest action can have an impact. Never underestimate the power of a seed.”**
_(Encouraging persistence and faith in small steps toward justice.)_
– **”The Church is not the Church of the rich. It is the Church of everyone, especially the poor.”**
_(Reflecting his commitment to liberation theology and the preferential option for the poor.)_
### On Peace and Nonviolence:
– **”Violence only leads to more violence. The answer is love, not hate.”**
_(A call to resist oppression through peaceful means.)_
– **”Without justice, there is no peace. Without forgiveness, there is no future.”**
_(Urging reconciliation and fairness as essential for lasting peace.)_
### On Personal Responsibility:
– **”It is not enough to wish for a better world. We must take action to create it.”**
_(A reminder that change requires commitment and effort.)_
– **”Dream, but take action. The world changes with those who dare to believe and act.”**
_(Encouraging people to move beyond dreams into tangible change.)_
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