Tag: John Lewis
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I think President Barack Obama has been a good president.
John Lewis
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The vote controls everything that you do.
John Lewis
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When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.
John Lewis
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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.
John Lewis
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Selma was the turning point.
John Lewis
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I believe race is too heavy a burden to carry into the 21st century. It’s time to lay it down. We all came here in different ships, but now we’re all in the same boat.
John Lewis
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I’m very hopeful. I am very optimistic about the future.
John Lewis
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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.’
John Lewis
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Never give up. Never give in. Never become hostile… Hate is too big a burden to bear.
John Lewis
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We are tired of being beaten by policemen. We are tired of seeing our people locked up in jails over and over again. And then you holler, ‘Be patient.’ How long can we be patient?
John Lewis