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John Lewis Quotes

American - Politician | February 21, 1940 -

You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.

Home Feel You Wrong Right Something

I believe in forgiveness; I believe in trying to work with people.

Work Forgiveness People Believe

I always felt growing up that in the South there was evil but also good - so much good.

Good Growing Up Evil Growing Always

I am very, very hopeful about the American South - I believe that we will lead America to what Dr. King called 'the beloved community.'

Community I Am King Believe American

I travel all the time, but when I come back to the South, I see such progress. In a real sense, a great deal of the South has been redeemed. People feel freer, more complete, more whole, because of what happened in the movement.

Great Time Progress Travel People

I grew up very poor in rural Alabama.

Poor Up Rural Alabama Very Grew

When I was 15 years old in 1955, I heard of Rosa Parks. I heard the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. on our radio.

Words King Old Years Radio Parks

The action of Rosa Parks, the words and leadership of Dr. King inspired me. I was deeply inspired. I wanted to do something.

Leadership Words King Me Action

You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.

Forward You Order Move Continue

A few days after Bloody Sunday, there was demonstration in more than 80 American cities. People were demanding that the government act.

Government People American Sunday

I think Dr. King would be pleased to see the number of elected officials of color - African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and progressive whites.

King Color Think See Asian Latinos

It's not just Barack Obama, but I doubt Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton would have made it to the White House without Selma.

Doubt House White Without Just Made

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