John Lewis Quotes

I was so inspired by Dr. King that in 1956, with some of my brothers and sisters and first cousins - I was only 16 years old - we went down to the public library trying to check out some books, and we were told by the librarian that the library was for whites only and not for colors. It was a public library.

John Lewis

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I want to be singing to everybody, and I want everybody to think that I'm singing to them. Guys, girls and everyone in between.

Joan Jett

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Many non-believers who have entered substance abuse programs have found themselves at odds with the religious overtones prevalent in the recovery industry.

Andrew Shaffer

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Listening to Dr. King on the radio inspired me. Coming under the influence of Jim Lawson inspired me to think that I, too, could do something.

John Lewis

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No space should be safe from theatre.

John Tiffany

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My biggest challenge for myself is to be the best father I can be and be the best husband I can be.

Sonny Bill Williams

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We've played producers almost our entire lives in everything else we've created. But when working on a feature and even dealing with something like Warner Bros. or another production company, or other details that you can worry about - we definitely learned a lot.

Mary-Kate Olsen

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Elections aren't just about who votes but who doesn't vote.

Michelle Obama

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For me, writing a novel is like solving a puzzle. But I don't intend my novels as puzzles. I intend them as invitations to dance.

Mohsin Hamid

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I'm inspired by people that are marginal. I'm excited by their resilience.

Mira Nair

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Whenever I'm not working, I try to be in classes as much as I can.

Joseph David-Jones

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I gained a lot of confidence after 'IP Man' as being a true actor. I went on to tackle what it is an actor is supposed to do before a film. Do a lot of research, get into the character. That's what I did with 'Dragon.'

Donnie Yen

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On the Agriculture Committee, I will be an ardent and strong champion for our farmers to ensure that they are treated fairly, particularly in regards to how their products are priced.

Chris Gibson

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