We have tolerance, respect, and equality in our written laws but not in the hearts of some of our people.
RUBY BRIDGESA lot of my strength came from my upbringing.
More Ruby Bridges Quotes
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I pray for my enemies, that God would forgive them.
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Evil isn’t prejudiced. It doesn’t care what you look like; it just wants a place to rest. It’s up to you whether you give it that place.
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Now that I’m a parent, I know that my parents were incredibly brave.
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I believe it doesn’t do yourself any good to hate.
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Learn from these monuments, whether we like them or not, and put them in their context.
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I was the first black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana in 1960.
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We stand United against Racism!
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I do think that some people are born as old souls.
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We may not all be equally guilty. But we are all equally responsible for building a decent and just society.
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You cannot look at a person and tell whether they’re good or bad.
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When it comes to love, never be reckless with someone else’s heart.
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Kids come into the world with clean hearts, fresh starts.
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I believe in my prayers.
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Love is Love. Better to Love than Hate!!!
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Our elders said back then that if Black folks really wanted to see Change, they had to step up to the plate and do it themselves. Somebody has to be First. Will that be you?
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