A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
JOHN LEWISThe government, both state and federal, has a duty to be reasonable and accommodating.
More John Lewis Quotes
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Every single vote is precious.
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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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The lessons of nonviolence are universal.
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You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
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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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I think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
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The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
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Young people can understand, and must understand, that we had success, we had failures, but we never gave up.
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I met Rosa Parks when I was 17. I met Dr. [Martin Luther] King when I was 18. These two individuals inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble. So I got in good trouble, necessary trouble.
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Peace cannot exist where justice is not served.
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Hate is too big a burden to bear.
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We must be headlights and not taillights.
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Rosa Parks inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble – good trouble, necessary trouble.
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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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Without our faith, we wouldn’t have been able to succeed.
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