"The whole world is run on bluff." — Marcus Garvey
The whole world is run on bluff.
What This Quote Means
Honesty with ourselves is the first step toward honesty with others.
About Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and championed Black empowerment.
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) built the largest Black mass movement in history on a platform of economic self-reliance and cultural pride.
How to Apply This Wisdom
Honest inventory
Be truthful with yourself about one area where you have been in denial.
Speak truth
Share an honest thought that you have been holding back.
Seek truth
Question one assumption you have been taking for granted.
Reflection Questions
- Where am I being less than honest with myself?
- What truth am I avoiding that could set me free?
- How does living truthfully affect my relationships?
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