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Quote by Harry Belafonte
The question is will we do it?
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The quote shifts attention from what is possible to whether people will actually act. “The question” presents action as an open choice, while “will we do it?” challenges the listener to decide and follow through. Its simplicity gives the line a direct, pressing quality.
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- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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- Official Statement
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