Great Society Speech: Spirituality Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)

Quote #4

Once man can no longer walk with beauty or wonder at nature his spirit will wither and his sustenance be wasted. (55)

Makes you think about all those urban garden projects that get city kids, some of whom have never seen a growing vegetable, to get a look (and taste) of the natural world. This just in: Stanford researchers have proven LBJ's belief about nature lifting the spirit to be true.

Quote #5

You can help build a society where the demands of morality, and the needs of the spirit, can be realized in the life of the Nation. (84)

LBJ pushes the idea that morality and spirituality aren't just personal matters. You can build a society where these ideas are manifested in justice and equal opportunity. We're hearing echoes of Dr. King's 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech again: "No, no, we are not satisfied and will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream."