Some of us gave a little blood for the right to participate in the democratic process.
JOHN LEWISNon violence as a way of life, a way of living, not simply as a technique or a tactic.
More John Lewis Quotes
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We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
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I believe that teachers – whether in elementary schools, at the secondary level, or at colleges and universities – every teacher deserves the Nobel Peace Prize just for maintaining order in our schools!
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You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
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You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw courage.
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When you make mistakes, when you’re wrong, you should admit you’re wrong and ask people to forgive you.
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Races don’t fall in love, genders don’t fall in love: Individuals fall in love. We all should be free to marry the person that we love.
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When people tell me nothing has changed, I say come walk in my shoes and I will show you change.
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Never lose your hope, be optimistic.
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The government, both state and federal, has a duty to be reasonable and accommodating.
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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?
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You have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.
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We do not want our freedom gradually, but we want to be free now!
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Non violence as a way of life, a way of living, not simply as a technique or a tactic.
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Freedom is not a state; it is an act.
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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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