Leymah Gbowee quotes - page 2

We have lived through fear all our lives, and when you have gone through a whole lot of fear, sometimes all you can do is resist the fear, and resistance comes in the form of courage. (Leymah Gbowee)
We have a saying: "A single straw of a broom can be broken easily, but the straws together are not easily broken.” So here are three things African women can do to support their sisters and daughters:. View quote
Leymah Gbowee
It is so difficult to do any work nonviolently if you don't have the constant awareness of someone who is greater than you are - someone greater who will not just fight for you but who is there to console you. View quote
Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee - Image
Photo: Fronteiras do Pensamento, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Activist
Born: February 1, 1972
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Leymah Gbowee

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