It is my hope that people today will see that, in another time, in another period, when we saw the need for people to speak up, to organize, to mobilize, and to do something about injustice, we came together.
JOHN LEWISWhen 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.
More John Lewis Quotes
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In spite of all of the things, the issues, that we may be confronting today, I’m very hopeful, very optimistic about the future.
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You cannot give up – you have to be persistent and keep pushing, and press on.
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By the force of our demands, our determination, and our numbers, we shall splinter the segregated South into a thousand pieces and put them together in the image of God and democracy
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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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You have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.
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The vote controls everything that you do.
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The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the society.
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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 must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way to get in the way.
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I think all Americans should be hopeful, and try to be optimistic.
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Segregation and racial discrimination were not in keeping with our faith, so we had to do something.
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We are one community, one family. Really, we are the American family.
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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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We must do the work that justice and equality calls us to do.
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