Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change

by John Lewis

real leaders are not appointed. They emerge out of the masses of the people and rise to the forefront through the circumstances of their lives. Either their inner journey or their human experience prepares them to take that role. They do not nominate themselves. They are called into service by a spirit moving through a people that points to them as the embodiment of the cause they serve.

He was determined to understand how a religion that commanded him to love could resolve the problems of a people surrounded by hate.

You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”