You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
JOHN LEWISI 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.
More John Lewis Quotes
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Nonviolence is one of those immutable principles that we cannot and must not deviate from.
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Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It’s all going to work out.
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The vote controls everything that you do.
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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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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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Too many of us still believe our differences define us.
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We must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
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You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
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Music is a universal language.
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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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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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You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
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Never lose your hope, be optimistic.
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We need some creative tension; people crying out for the things they want.
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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