We must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
JOHN LEWISWe must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
JOHN LEWISThere is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.
JOHN LEWISComics, in a sense, the style, the images – it’s almost like music.
JOHN LEWISEvery single vote is precious.
JOHN LEWISWhen you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.
JOHN LEWISWhen growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women, colored women. White waiting. And I didn’t like it.
JOHN LEWISIn spite of all of the things, the issues, that we may be confronting today, I’m very hopeful, very optimistic about the future.
JOHN LEWISWe all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
JOHN LEWISNonviolence is one of those immutable principles that we cannot and must not deviate from.
JOHN LEWISI say to people today, ‘You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.
JOHN LEWISToo many of us still believe our differences define us.
JOHN LEWISI believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.
JOHN LEWISFreedom is not a state; it is an act.
JOHN LEWISWhen you make mistakes, when you’re wrong, you should admit you’re wrong and ask people to forgive you.
JOHN LEWISI would say to a young person: continue to study. Study what is taking place in your community, in your neighborhood, maybe at your school.
JOHN LEWISI think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
JOHN LEWIS