Even in the civil rights movement, there were so many unbelievable women. They never, ever received the credit that they should have received. They did all of the, and I cannot say it, they did all of the dirty work. Hard work.
JOHN LEWISFreedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.
More John Lewis Quotes
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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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People will never, ever forget what happened and how it happened, and it is my hope that we are on our way to greater change.
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We built a coalition of conscience, and that we can do it again, and we can go forward, and help redeem the soul of America.
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You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.
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We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
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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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Never lose your hope, be optimistic.
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Never become bitter, and in the process, be happy and just go for it.
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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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We must be headlights and not taillights.
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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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I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in.
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We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
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You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
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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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