James A. Forbes Quotes

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When people rely on surface appearances and false racial stereotypes, rather than in-depth knowledge of others at the level of the heart, mind and spirit, their ability to assess and understand people accurately is compromised.

James A. Forbes

Every human being is a researcher and we are all researching with our lives the issue of whether, when the umbilical cord was severed, that was a friendly gesture or not. The way we live our lives is our report on our research. And your spirituality is your report on your research as to whether that was a fortuitous moment or the beginning of deep tragedy for us.

James A. Forbes

Oh, how foolish it is to become so attached to our things that we think that will satisfy us. To trust in things as adequate to keep us happy.

James A. Forbes

We must listen to the black folk, the white folk, the poor folk, the rich folk. We need to know what marginal folk are saying, what corporate rulers are saying. You can't preach if you don't know what the folks are saying, not only with their mouths, but with the conditions of their lives.

James A. Forbes