In spite of all of the things, the issues, that we may be confronting today, I’m very hopeful, very optimistic about the future.
JOHN LEWISNever lose your hope, be optimistic.
More John Lewis Quotes
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I 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.
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When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.
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I believe it is my obligation to tell the story of the civil rights movement to the next generation.
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The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.
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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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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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The lessons of nonviolence are universal.
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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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Never become bitter, and in the process, be happy and just go for it.
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We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
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There’s nothing wrong with a little agitation for what’s right or what’s fair.
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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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Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves until we end hatred and division.
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When you make mistakes, when you’re wrong, you should admit you’re wrong and ask people to forgive you.
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People should organize people to just turn up and participate in the democratic process. Knock on doors.
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