John Lewis on life
John Lewis102 quotes“Non violence as a way of life, a way of living, not simply as a technique or a tactic.”
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
John LewisJohn Lewis We need someone who will stand up and speak up and speak out for the people who need help, for people who are being discriminated against.
John LewisJohn Lewis Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What that legacy will be is determined by the people of that generation. What legacy do you want to leave behind?
John LewisJohn Lewis You have to have hope. You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
John LewisJohn Lewis If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.
John LewisJohn Lewis We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
John LewisJohn Lewis I truly believe that one day we will get there, we will arrive. And if we do it right in America, maybe, just maybe, we can serve as a model for the rest of the world.
John LewisJohn Lewis We may not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us.
John LewisJohn Lewis I say from time to time that the vote is precious.
John LewisJohn Lewis Without our faith, we wouldn’t have been able to succeed.
John LewisJohn Lewis The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
John LewisJohn Lewis People should organize people to just turn up and participate in the democratic process. Knock on doors.
John LewisJohn Lewis You have to take the long hard look and just believe that if you’re consistent, you will succeed.
John LewisJohn Lewis Some of us gave a little blood for the right to participate in the democratic process.
John LewisJohn Lewis We need some creative tension; people crying out for the things they want.
John LewisJohn Lewis You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
John LewisJohn Lewis
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Even with broken wings, she dares to fly. And even with a broken heart, she dares to love.
Divya khandalDivya khandal And I refuse to apologize until the very end for the way that I feel – my feelings are valid too.
Carmen AmadosCarmen Amados Contemplate your own mortality daily, then see how much we must change.
Chris AllchinChris Allchin Poetry is the voice of the soul and the inspiration of the heart.
Teresa PeresTeresa Peres We parted sadly, like children in the street on a pleasant june afternoon.
Iestyn TudorIestyn Tudor And what shall I call you? Yours. In this life, the ones before, and all others thereafter.
Alexandra MichelleAlexandra Michelle If I could go back to a time I’d be with you. And I’d thank you again for almost being the healing to my heart.
Aimee C. HoveyAimee C. Hovey I was a living breathing nightmare and he was my favorite dream catcher.
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Why do you stay in prison, when the door is so wide open?
RumiRumi Live life fully while you’re here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird.
Tony RobbinsTony Robbins Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
George Bernard ShawGeorge Bernard Shaw I am made and remade continually. Different people draw different words from me.
Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf Only those with no memory insist on their originality.
Coco ChanelCoco Chanel When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.
Mae WestMae West It was life, often unsatisfying, frequently cruel, usually boring, sometimes beautiful, once in a while exhilarating.
Stephen KingStephen King When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on.
Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt