this shirt, worn by a man in front of me in our recent march,
had a very simple message that really moved me
—
‘to become a deeper man is the privilege of those who have suffered.’
-oscar wilde
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I have seen that clothing advertised online. It is a powerful statement indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, I’m so glad it’s out there for people to see
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A wonderful idea.
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it really is
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We need more of these gestures of kindness
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Awwwwwww….!
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so very kind
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Love this!
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one of the highlighlights of this powerful day
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The best kind of fashion statement!
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you’re so right, Helen
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deep and powerful – great motto!
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so great-
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Here’s to whoever brought that shirt into our world, Beth,
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I second that
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Awesome message. Imagine if you saw it every day? Believe. You are an awesome person, keep spreading your awesomeness. I always look forward to this space every morning.
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exactly right. thank you so much.
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I love this.
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such a good one to wear and share
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Love those quiet messages…they matter! Thank you, Beth! 🥰
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they do and I hope to this shirt somewhere and where it often
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🥰
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That’s a beautiful message, Beth! We need more of these to counter the hateful rhetoric that’s also spreading during these times. Thanks again for marching and rallying!
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I think so too, ab. I’m going to try to find one to buy and wear it often. I fell happy to have the opportunity to march with so many like minded souls who refuse to give up. my friend in Spain sent me pics of large group of american ex-pats living there who protested that on the same day as well.
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Love it! ❤️
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Me too!
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<3 it really buoyed my spirit
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The sort of ‘message’ that makes you smile and say “hello” …
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it sure does!
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The first time I read the shirt, I missed the comma after “love.” With or without, it’s a great message. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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my pleasure. I hope to find one to buy and where it often
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Oh, I love this! ❤️
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it made me so happy
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❤️
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me too –
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Did is say anything on the front? It’s a good lesson for us all.
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nothing on the front
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We need a lot more of these, especially at big gatherings. Love this.
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we really do. I’m going to try to find one to buy and where it often
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I think it’s wonderful that someone feels that way. I’d only be able to wear that in certain places, or I’d be a liar.
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<3
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😊
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Random niceness is SO needed now…
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yes, especially now –
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Love the Wilde quote!
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it’s so good, isn’t it? and we certainly know that he suffered –
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💕
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<3
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❤️
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<3
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Amen to that.
People need people in life and putting others first is a good practice.
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I so agree
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I think I saw this hoodie once somewhere on social media. I love it, and I love people wearing it.
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I do as well and I’d to buy one and wear it all over
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👍
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We all need jackets with this message. Imagine what a wonderful world this would be. Thank you for sharing this, Beth. It made my day, as I expect it did yours.
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Liked the mystery guy in the Shirt!
Barb
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Love it, Beth! And Oscar Wilde’s use of “privilege” in that quote? So good!
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I really want to find this shirt and buy it to wear around
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Yes!
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Yes, yes, preach. Love it Beth.
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<3
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We need more of that attitude
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we sure do –
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So good. I would wear this sweatshirt.
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I’m looking to buy one and wear it often and I can picture it being something you would wear as well
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We all need to wear these sweatshirts. Just think what it would do if we did. :)
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you are right, I’m looking to buy one and wear it often.
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Wilde sure left us a legacy of wisdom, didn’t he. ✍🏼 Love shared does make the world a better place, yes. Lovely post, Beth.
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absolutely and glad you enjoyed it
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Thank you! 🌼
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Sweetness.
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How sweet is that.
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incredibly so
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I like that – although I wouldn’t want him standing in front of me at a concert!
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true!
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LOVE
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it is just so inspiring
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A shirt that says something that makes a difference.
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Instant mood changer
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