You have to have hope. You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
JOHN LEWISWe must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
More John Lewis Quotes
-
-
By the force of our demands, our determination, and our numbers, we shall splinter the segregated South into a thousand pieces and put them together in the image of God and democracy
JOHN LEWIS -
If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.
JOHN LEWIS -
There’s nothing wrong with a little agitation for what’s right or what’s fair.
JOHN LEWIS -
Give us a vote! Let us vote! We came here to do our job. We came here to work.
JOHN LEWIS -
You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
JOHN LEWIS -
You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
JOHN LEWIS -
We cannot stop, and we will not and cannot be patient.
JOHN LEWIS -
To divide people based on race, a color, a religion, a sexual orientation, it’s just wrong.
JOHN LEWIS -
You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
JOHN LEWIS -
A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
JOHN LEWIS -
Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
JOHN LEWIS -
We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
JOHN LEWIS -
Every single vote is precious.
JOHN LEWIS -
I think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
JOHN LEWIS -
Even in the civil rights movement, there were so many unbelievable women. They never, ever received the credit that they should have received. They did all of the, and I cannot say it, they did all of the dirty work. Hard work.
JOHN LEWIS