We built a coalition of conscience, and that we can do it again, and we can go forward, and help redeem the soul of America.
JOHN LEWISToo many of us still believe our differences define us.
More John Lewis Quotes
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We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
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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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In spite of all of the things, the issues, that we may be confronting today, I’m very hopeful, very optimistic about the future.
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I think my whole life has been one of sort of daring, and sort of sailing against the wind instead of just going with the wind.
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The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.
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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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Reading the Martin Luther King story, that little comic book, set me on the path that I’m on today.
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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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You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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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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Don’t give up! Don’t give in! Keep the faith! And keep your eyes on the prize!
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Every single vote is precious.
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Too many of us still believe our differences define us.
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We never gave up. We didn’t get lost in a sea of despair. We kept the faith. We kept pushing and pulling. We kept marching. And we made some progress.
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