There is no way to peace; peace is the way.
A. J. Muste Quotes
The survival of democracy depends on the renunciation of violence and the development of nonviolent means to combat evil and advance the good.
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| Birth: | 8th January, 1885 |
| Death: | 11th February, 1967 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Clergyman, Politician |
About
Muste was born in Zierikzee, the Netherlands, and became a naturalized United States citizen in 1896. He attended Hope College, where he was class valedictorian, captain of the basketball team, and a member of the college's Fraternal Society. He earned a Bachelor's degree in 1905 and a Master's degree in 1909 from the Theological Seminary of the Dutch Reformed Church. He earned a bachelor of divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 1913. He also attended New York University, and Columbia University.
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