I 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 LEWISThere should be a graphic novel dealing with the contribution of the women of the civil rights movement, to tell their story.
More John Lewis Quotes
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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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If you’re not hopeful and optimistic, then you just give up. You have to take that long hard look and just believe that if your consistent, you will succeed.
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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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You have to have hope. You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
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We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
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I would say to a young person: continue to study. Study what is taking place in your community, in your neighborhood, maybe at your school.
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Don’t give up! Don’t give in! Keep the faith! And keep your eyes on the prize!
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If you come together with a mission, and it’s grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.
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Every single vote is precious.
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Never become bitter, and in the process, be happy and just go for it.
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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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You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
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We will stand up for what is right, for what is fair and what is just. Health care is a right and not a privilege.
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I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in.
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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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