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Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their… — Robert F. Kennedy

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Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence.

Robert F. Kennedy
1966
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Moral courageCourage
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1966
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Kennedy, Robert F. "Day of Affirmation." National Union of South African Students meeting. 6 June 1966, Jameson Hall, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa.

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