We need some creative tension; people crying out for the things they want.
JOHN LEWISNonviolence is one of those immutable principles that we cannot and must not deviate from.
More John Lewis Quotes
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Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It’s all going to work out.
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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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I think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
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We may not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us.
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You have to go with your gut sometimes, and how you feel.
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Hate is too big a burden to bear.
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.
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I say to people today, ‘You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.
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The lessons of nonviolence are universal.
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We need someone who will stand up and speak up and speak out for the people who need help, for people who are being discriminated against.
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It is our responsibility to leave this planet cleaner and greener.
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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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The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
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The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.
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