He was a professor and coach of debate and public speaking at Texas Southern University for more than 60 years. He also taught philosophy and religion classes, and was a minister at Mount Horem Baptist Church in Houston. His students included the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rep. Barbara Jordan (D-Tex.).
Life under God is what you make of it. If you don't bring anything to life, you won't get anything out of it. You're not here for your enjoyment, but for what contribution you can make to the enjoyment of others.