Some of us gave a little blood for the right to participate in the democratic process.
JOHN LEWISToo many people struggled, suffered, and died to make it possible for every American to exercise their right to vote.
More John Lewis Quotes
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There is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.
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It’s a shame and a disgrace that so few people take part in the political process.
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I would say to a young person: continue to study. Study what is taking place in your community, in your neighborhood, maybe at your school.
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When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women, colored women. White waiting. And I didn’t like it.
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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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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
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We need some creative tension; people crying out for the things they want.
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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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Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What that legacy will be is determined by the people of that generation. What legacy do you want to leave behind?
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You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
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Never lose your hope, be optimistic.
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To divide people based on race, a color, a religion, a sexual orientation, it’s just wrong.
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Sensible people have got to work together.
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It is our responsibility to leave this planet cleaner and greener.
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