Quotes That Move Me

Essays
Written By Nathan Box

“I am not even speaking of wars, general or localized, although bloodshed too is an alcohol that eventually intoxicates the headiest of wines.” –Albert Camus

“Young men who are grappling every day with practical problems like to test knowledge acquired from the classroom and books against the experience of their mature seniors who have been in the field.” –Nelson Mandela

“Man’s capacity for injustice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy possible.” –Reinbold Niebuhr

“I came to accept that I have no right whatsoever to judge others in terms of my own customs, however I may be proud of such customs; that to despise others because they have not observed particular customs is a dangerous form of chauvinism.” –Nelson Mandela 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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