Don’t give up! Don’t give in! Keep the faith! And keep your eyes on the prize!
JOHN LEWISNon violence as a way of life, a way of living, not simply as a technique or a tactic.
More John Lewis Quotes
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You have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.
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Peace cannot exist where justice is not served.
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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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There should be a graphic novel dealing with the contribution of the women of the civil rights movement, to tell their story.
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You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
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Fury spends itself pretty quickly when there’s no fury facing it.
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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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Freedom is not a state; it is an act.
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The lessons of nonviolence are universal.
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The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
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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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You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.
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We do not want our freedom gradually, but we want to be free now!
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Give us a vote! Let us vote! We came here to do our job. We came here to work.
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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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