Young people can understand, and must understand, that we had success, we had failures, but we never gave up.
JOHN LEWISYoung people can understand, and must understand, that we had success, we had failures, but we never gave up.
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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Don’t give up! Don’t give in! Keep the faith! And keep your eyes on the prize!
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I don’t have any extraordinary gifts. I’m just an average Joe who grew up very poor in rural Alabama.
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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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We will stand up for what is right, for what is fair and what is just. Health care is a right and not a privilege.
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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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Every single vote is precious.
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I say from time to time that the vote is precious.
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The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw courage.
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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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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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We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
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Peace cannot exist where justice is not served.
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