I want to be remembered as the one who tried. — Dr. Dorothy Height

I want to be remembered as the one who tried.

Author: Dr. Dorothy Height

Insight: Most people worry about succeeding—but this reframes the whole game. What if the real legacy isn't the win, but showing up when it was hard? That's what actually inspires people to try harder themselves.

Source: Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir, p. 350, 2003

I want to be remembered as the one who tried.

Dr. Dorothy HeightOpen Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir, p. 350, 2003

Insight

Most people worry about succeeding—but this reframes the whole game. What if the real legacy isn't the win, but showing up when it was hard? That's what actually inspires people to try harder themselves.

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Dr. Dorothy Height

Dr. Dorothy Height was an esteemed American civil rights and women's rights activist, known for her leadership in the National Council of Negro Women, which she presided over for several decades. A prominent figure in the civil rights movement, she worked closely with leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and played a crucial role in advocating for social justice and equality. Height's efforts were instrumental in addressing issues such as racial and gender discrimination, making her a pivotal figure in American history.

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