You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
JOHN LEWISThere should be a graphic novel dealing with the contribution of the women of the civil rights movement, to tell their story.
More John Lewis Quotes
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I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.
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If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about 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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Never lose your hope, be optimistic.
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Fury spends itself pretty quickly when there’s no fury facing it.
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Comics, in a sense, the style, the images – it’s almost like music.
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Without prayer, without faith in the Almighty, the civil rights movement would have been like a bird without wings.
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We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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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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I say from time to time that the vote is precious.
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I truly believe that one day we will get there, we will arrive. And if we do it right in America, maybe, just maybe, we can serve as a model for the rest of the world.
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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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Music is a universal language.
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I think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
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