I say from time to time that the vote is precious.
JOHN LEWISWe must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
More John Lewis Quotes
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When 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.
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Voting is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument that we have in a democratic society. And we must use it.
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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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Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
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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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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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We must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
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If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.
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I 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.
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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.
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Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves until we end hatred and division.
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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 take the long hard look and just believe that if you’re consistent, you will succeed.
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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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People should organize people to just turn up and participate in the democratic process. Knock on doors.
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