I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in.
JOHN LEWISThe vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.
More John Lewis Quotes
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Some of us gave a little blood for the right to participate in the democratic process.
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I met Rosa Parks when I was 17. I met Dr. [Martin Luther] King when I was 18. These two individuals inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble. So I got in good trouble, necessary trouble.
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Hate is too big a burden to bear.
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There is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.
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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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Voting is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument that we have in a democratic society. And we must use it.
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You cannot give up – you have to be persistent and keep pushing, and press on.
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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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The reward for playing jazz is playing jazz.
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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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Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
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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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We must be headlights and not taillights.
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Music is a universal language.
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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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