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Here are verified and insightful quotes from **C.T. Vivian** (1924–2020), the American minister, author, and civil rights leader who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and was a lifelong advocate for justice and nonviolence:
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**1.** “You are made by the struggles you choose.”
→ Vivian believed that character is forged not by comfort, but by what we’re willing to stand up for. This reflects his lifelong commitment to the civil rights movement, often at great personal risk.
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**2.** “Leadership is found in the action to defeat that which would defeat you… You are made by the struggles you choose.”
*– A fuller version of the quote above, from a speech in later life*
→ A powerful reminder that leadership is not a title, but a decision to confront injustice with moral courage.
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**3.** “Nonviolence is the only way to fight a war against injustice.”
→ Vivian was a firm believer in the philosophy of nonviolence. For him, it wasn’t passive — it was active resistance rooted in dignity and strategy.
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**4.** “You cannot be afraid to speak the truth. You cannot be afraid to live the truth.”
→ A core principle of his life: moral clarity and honesty are non-negotiable in the struggle for justice.
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**5.** “The only way we can achieve justice is to work for it — fight for it — live for it — and if necessary, die for it.”
→ This quote captures the depth of Vivian’s commitment. His life and work were a living embodiment of sacrificial leadership.
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